I get instant punishment and rewards Avinash Wadhwan

There are times in all our lives, when we desire the need for divine intervention; times, when life refuses to acknowledge the seemingly obvious and decides to take refuge in a world that is far away from ours. A world that gives the body and mind the spiritual healing that it yearns for. We, at Telly Chakkar.com decided to delve deeper into the lives of our favourite stars and know a little about their lives beyond the obvious. Define God? One cannot define God in a line. I believe that He is the super power who is controlling the entire universe. There are different names given to Him by different religions but the power remains the same. He is the strong power that has brought this big universe, planetary field, magnetic field into existence and is controlling it. What is spirituality to you? Spirituality is something very personal. Every individual has got inner spirituality, yoga can be a termed as spirituality. I believe when your soul feels healthy, pious, clean and clear that is when you turn spiritual. Spirituality means deep solace and love within you. Spirituality happens when your soul feels loved. What special bond/connection do you feel with God and your inner-self? Every human being is connected to God in some or the other way. We all have come to this earth through some super power. We get rewarded or punished for our deeds in the same life. But for me the tale is a bit different. I get instant punishment and rewards. I am not an atheist nor do I visit the temple regularly but I still feel some connection with The Almighty. I always feel that He is keeping an eye on me. How much do you believe in the magic and power of prayers? People who pray are convinced that prayers can do wonders. It is not about the words that form the prayer but the belief that does the magic. After offering prayers one feels that extra strength and confidence in oneself which helps you to achieve your goals. There are a few people who pray even when they are happy as generally people resort to God when they face problems in life. I feel when you pray during your good days, God gives you lesser problems. But when we are sad and disappointed in life God tests our patience and reminds us how we conveniently forget Him during our good times. Who do you credit for your ability to overcome the hurdles, if any? I would like to credit my will power and my sincerity towards my profession. Because of my inner strength I have been able to take care of the adverse situations in my life. Life for me has gone dramatically wrong but I have never got swayed by its challenges. I strongly feel that God has been very kind to me and has bestowed me with the power and self-confidence to face all the adversities. I have faced so many personal hassles but thankfully I was not pushed to the limit that I would cry over the problems. By God’s grace I have not turned alcoholic or become a drug addict. What kind of books do you read? Especially to get connected to God and your spiritual side? I don’t read any spiritual books. What do you do on a daily basis to remain connected to God and your inner-self? I have my special moments early morning. When I am all by myself, I get connected to God for 4 to 5 minutes. It is a very personal moment where I talk my heart out to The Almighty. I had never complained to God but always thanked him for whatever He has blessed me with. In an industry that is so materialistic, how do you manage to retain your inner-self? It’s not just the industry but everyone in the world is materialistic and that includes me as well. But I have not given priority to wealth and career as much. There was a time when I was offered exorbitant money on TV and I could have easily made lakhs a month but I followed my conscience and opted out as I didn’t want to do TV then. I have done civil engineering and MBA but still I decided to pursue my dream of becoming an actor. For me following my dreams is more important than possessing a Mercedes Benz. I do what satisfies my creativity and inner soul. Astrology, numerology and tarot reading? Though I believe in the existence of the occult sciences I have not taken any help. I wear a yellow sapphire at my mother’s insistence and I acknowledge that I have been feeling positive changes since then. I have also read the works of famous astrologer Linda Goodman which has impressed me a lot. Do you fast? No, I don’t fast. Following rituals? I don’t follow any rituals. But during Diwali I sit in the puja with my family as I don’t want to be the one who is not with the family despite being in the family. What is your comfort zone? I unwind myself with a game of squash or table tennis. Gymming also unwinds me to an extent. But of late I have realised that I have become a TV buff. I love to watch sports and news channels. When I am at home TV is never switched off. What keeps you going? The fact that I have responsibility towards my family keeps me going. I feel that I can’t slow down in life as it will disappoint my family. I have chosen a profession that is very risky and so I have to prove something to all who look upto me. I used to be very ambitious earlier and I feel I am getting the same zeal back in me. Whenever you slow down it means that you are dead. You cannot accelerate when you slow down. Any wish/votive that you would want God to fulfill? I just want God to make this world a peaceful and better place to live. There should be no frictions, enmity and animosity based on religions. If this happens I will be the happiest.