I take pride in calling myself Shotgun Junior
Fathers, they say, are superheroes without capes, who love and care within their own unique way. Shatrughan Sinha should be a proud father to view his daughter Sonakshi Sinha complete just a little over a decade in an extremely cut-throat and fast-changing business totally on her behalf own terms. Shotgun and Shotgun Junior, because they are fondly called, have rarely made appearances on-screen together. Barring a song and some commercial activities, theirs is a parent-child jodi you might love to see on the silver screen someday.
On the occasion of Father's Day, bring this up, and Sonakshi says, "I would love that, too. The idea of it creates me feel happy, but we have not necessarily come across something magical that gets both of us going. It's just something that has been on our wish list for some time, but we've not found a thing that ticks all of the boxes for both folks. Pretty much just like the song this past year, it has to be something special. It may be a film or a show, but both of us have to enjoy it equally."
During her growing up years, her father would travel extensively for work and shoots, so the last year-and-half gave the actress an opportunity to spend a whole lot of quality time with her dad. Sonakshi shares, "Between last year and this year, my dad has been home extensively, and I have had an opportunity to be around him for longer spells. Today's a day when I think I am just likely to pamper him all day...we'll watch a film or two together, cut a cake and spend your day as he wishes to. Throughout my entire life, I had only seen him travelling for his work commitments. This phase is a time when we're creating for all that lost time. Girls are usually considered to be closer to their fathers, and I was no different for the reason that sense. I was my daddy's girl, but as I grew up, I became both mom and dad's favourite baccha - a predicament I am happy with."
Apart from an considerable inning as an actor, Shatrughan Sinha has also had a long career as a politician. When asked about the influence her father has already established on her behalf, Sonakshi says, "He has influenced my life in a huge way. People compliment me for being my father's daughter, and to be like him in so many ways. There is a certain way that he has led his life - he hasn't been diplomatic, includes a unique persona and a larger-than-life presence. I have taken a little percentage of that, and it has made me who I am. It really is because of the upbringing my parents gave me. I take pride in calling myself Shotgun Junior."
