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India, March 20 -- F
or actor Danish Pandor, this Eid-ul-Fitr feels different, coming on the back of the success of his recent release Dhurandhar The Revenge. But he says his sense of gratitude remains unchanged. "The gratitude has always been there. Success is just a part of the journey. The most important thing is to wake up healthy every day and be thankful for that. I was grateful last year, I'm grateful this year, and I will continue to be," he says.
Ramzan, the holy month of fasting that culminates in Eid, has always been profoundly personal for him: "It's about self-control, cleansing yourself and resisting worldly desires. It's also about discipline and community, knowing when to eat and when to stop."
If Ramzan is about restraint, Eid is about indulgence and togetherness. The actor tells us, "There is always a feast, and the food feels special. My friends start calling before Ramzan to ask what's cooking at home. I have a sweet tooth; seviyan is my favourite, though I like sheer khurma too," he says.
He adds that childhood Eids were all about food and anticipation: "We'd come back from school and just wait to see what was being made for iftar. Sehri was simple: Eggs, parantha, tea and lots of Rooh Afza." Now, he is more mindful: "I have to be careful about what I eat while breaking my fast, but I do miss that carefree feeling from childhood."
On handling success, the actor who plays the pivotal role of Uzair Baloch in the Aditya Dhar spy thriller says, "You are only as good as your last film. I'm focused on the next project and making sure I don't disappoint the audience. It's overwhelming, but it also comes with responsibility."...
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