My parents have never been intrusive in my love life: Sidharth Malhotra

Actor Sidharth Malhotra talks about growing up, living away from home and his parents’ reaction to his link-up with actor Alia Bhatt.

Actor Sidharth Malhotra has made peace with the way the film industry functions, especially with rumours and gossip surrounding actors’ lives. But the 31-year-old says his parents are yet to get familiar with his fame.

Actor Sidharth Malhotra talks about growing up, living away from home and his parents’ reaction to his link-up with actor Alia Bhatt. (AFP)

“My parents are used to seeing me in the papers, but my mother still gets excited on special occasions. My dad, too, will comment on whatever it is, be it a trailer, a story or a song. But when it comes to link-ups, they’ve let that be,” says Sid, who often makes headlines for his romance with rumoured girlfriend, actor Alia Bhatt.

read more

Sidharth Malhotra usually goes to the Bachchans’ for Diwali, but not this time

Talk is what Alia Bhatt would do if stuck in elevator with Sidharth Malhotra

“My parents have never been that intrusive so in that aspect, I am lucky. Also, they know that they have no control over me since I live away. So now, my mother knows that ‘beta haath se nikal gaya hai’. They’d rather be friends than being parents. I don’t know if they’re okay with it but then when I say that we are co-stars and we are working together, they do understand. They’re also maturing as I am,” he adds.

Actor Alia Bhatt, too, recently moved into her new apartment with sister, Shaheen Bhatt.

The Delhi boy, who has been living in rented accommodations since he moved to Mumbai in 2007, says he’s ready to buy his own house. Sid has finalised a property. “The negotiations are on, but it’s very difficult to close the deal and get all the paperwork done. I have stayed everywhere from Malad to Bandra (in Mumbai). I’m looking (for a house) in and around Bandra,” he says.

Alia Bhatt, too, recently moved into her new apartment with sister, Shaheen Bhatt.