India, Jan. 28 -- As a retired scientist and actor, Dr Anil Rastogi's spirit at the age of 82 is enviable. Having acted for 61 years, he recently completed his 100th play, has featured in over 70 films, 12 OTT series, and 500 TV episodes. The Government of India's announcement of a Padma Shri for the Ishaqzaade (2012) actor is an apt reward for his talent and hard work. "It's a matter of great satisfaction and honour for me. I have sailed on two boats, science and art, and fortunately succeeded in both. Getting the honour gives me fuel to work harder," says the actor. The actor credits his family for their support. "I am 82, and it's tough to learn long dialogues; my wife, Dr Sudha Rastogi, a former teacher, helps me with that. When I got the call from Mumbai to act, my son and daughter-in-law bought me a house there so I could stay comfortably. They have been my biggest support." Rastogi says science has helped him in his art. "My discipline of science and methodology helped me develop my characters in theatre. Another similarity is that in labs, when you work, 'the lights don't switch off'-and I continued with that ethos in the field of art. I consider myself a director's actor, as I know how to extract the best for myself," he says....