Bollywood celebs talk about what they learnt from 2017

Lost friends, career misses, and online scams -- industry folk reflect on the what the passing year taught them

Amyra Dastur

I missed every important family function -- birthdays and anniversaries -- in 2017. I wasn't around since I was busy shooting. When I wasn’t filming, I was either practicing for a performance, or flying off to various cities for appearances or commercials. I will certainly make time for my family in 2018. I felt homesick and guilty. My family is my lifeline, and they make me happy.

Akriti Kakar

I regret focusing on my shows way too much and not giving enough importance to my independent covers and mash ups, even though I released a lot of them. Some of the songs were promising, and I kept pushing their release in a bid to keep improving them. I guess, I’m guilty of procrastination. But, now I can’t wait to share them with everyone.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari

2017 made me realise that no dream is small, and life is short. Each moment must be cherished. One must love him/herself and their loved ones. Every day, I focus on being a better human being.

Shaan

I lost my dear friend, Sharanya Roy, in a road accident in Goa this year. It happened suddenly, and taught me that nothing else matters, but the present. I learnt that life is indeed too short. So, we should love and be loved.

R Prasanna

Sitting on the directors' roundtable of a reputed year-ender show after releasing my debut film this year is something I will cherish. That panel also included SS Rajamouli, the creator of the epic Baahubali. I learnt a lot from this achiever, who grew with each film through sheer hard work, creativity and talent. His humility and childlike enthusiasm is heartening. A person who has reached the Mount Everest, and yet continues to hunt for taller mountains to climb is inspiring. There’s a lot to learn from him.

Sonu Nigam

The highlight of this year was watching my son perform at his school’s annual day. Nita Ambani told me he stole the show. I didn't believe it until I saw it, and all I did was weep. With his act, my son reiterated to me that more than the skill, it is the soul that enhances the craft.

Delnaaz Irani

Over the years, I have neglected my health. There was always time for work, family, and friends, but not for myself. Now, I want to give sufficient time to myself, practice yoga each day, and stay healthy.

Karan Patel

I want to devote time to my fitness. I was never fat, but I did begin to feel sluggish this year. After kicking off an exercise programme recently, I love it. In 2018, I look forward to staying mentally and physically fit. I also would like to be more positive.

Nikita Dutta

I've promised myself to refrain from impulsively spending online. I tend to get hooked onto online shopping sites and ended up making fairly expensive purchases. It turned out to be a scam.

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