Mother's Day 2020: Tusshar Kapoor reveals the dating advice he got from his mother, also shares his Mother's Day plans with his son Laksshya

Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor is self-quarantining at home just like all of us but he is making to most of it by spending most of his time with his son Laksshya and family. Despite living an independent life, Tusshar has always remained close to his family and also shares a close bond with his mother, who has always motivated him to live his life to the fullest.

Today, on the occasion of Mother's Day, the 'Golmaal Again' actor opened up about the bond that he shares with his mother and how he plans to spend the special day with his son in an exclusive interview with ETimes.
Excerpts from the interview…
If you had to swap places with your mom for a day, describe your day as a mother
The kind of parent as I am to my son is exactly I would be if I was supposed to be a mom. The way I am right now, without swapping any places and the way I am with my son is exactly how I would be if I had to swap places with my mom because right now I play the role of a mom and a dad so it doesn't make a difference.

Describe your relationship with your mother.
She likes to be more involved in my life but I am someone who always wanted to be more independent. I was very close to my mother when I was a child but I have grown very distant from both my mom and dad. Even though I live with them, spend lots of time with them, I don't really bond in the sense that one would think someone would bond with their mom. I have a very friendly and respectful relationship but I keep all my personal issues to myself and I live a very independent life. I don't like anybody getting into my space professionally or personally, even if it is my mom then that makes me very uncomfortable. So I have a very strong relationship with my mother but its a lot of independence.

What’s the one time you have got yelled from her? Do you recall the incident or memory?
Yes, I clearly remember as it was during the screening of one of my father's movie. I was around 5 years old and it was the screening of the unedited version so it was really long and I wouldn't sit through it. I started playing with one of my friends and soon jumping over the seats. Soon all the distributors, who were watching the film started getting disturbed so later my mom took me home and really yelled at me, that you should learn how to behave in these professional screenings otherwise I won't take you. I still remember the memory and still talk to her about it and say I will never do something like that with my son even it could be a screening of an important film. I would not take him along to a place where I have to control him and make him behave properly in a movie that's so boring.
What’s the one trait of your mom that you would love to imbibe?
My mom is a very good businesswoman and she takes decisions very fast. She is strong, sharp and she doesn't brood over problems that are beyond her control, she tries to solve them and she lets nature take its course while she has done her best. She is considered a very practical person and that is something I would love to imbibe from her.
Who is your mom more strict with, Ekta or you?
My mom was always been very strict to Ekta because she was the one who was not good in studies. So my mom was always concerned about that. I was more of a favourite as far as strictness is concerned.
Who’s your biggest critic at home?
I think my mother is my biggest critic because she has been the one who probably pointed out things that she has not liked at times. It is not necessarily professional but it is like if I worried too much about something or if I overthink things or not being as respectful to grown-ups, so my mom has been the one who points that out.

What’s the one thing or person your mom can’t live without?
My mother cannot live without her grandchildren. They have become her prized possessions so I think the one thing that one thing.
If you could change one thing about your mother, what would it be?
I wish my mother would understand that we are all grown up now and she doesn't need to look after us but she still tries to be this overprotective and over caring mom, I think I would like to change that about her because she needs to understand that we are grown up and can look after ourself. But, can any mother really change in that sense I wonder, especially in India.
What’s a perfect Mother’s Day like for you?
I think any day can be a perfect mother's day. It doesn't have to be on mother's day. As a mother and a father myself, I would say that today would be the perfect mother's day because I can spend time with my son during quarantine and I can really do whatever I want to do with him. I can have him all time to myself I don't need really to take him out or make him socialise with his friends so I can be with him the whole day and interestingly we have no workout tomorrow so I think that would be a perfect mother's day.
Who’s your favourite on-screen mother?
Durga Khote from the yesteryears is my favourite on-screen mother. She was amazing in 'Bidaai', 'Karz' and 'Bobby'. She has become an icon as far as on-screen mothers are a concern. Nirupa Roy did a lot of work but I think Durga Khote is my favourite.
If you had to cast your mom in the remake of a Hollywood film which would it be and why?
I would definitely be a 'Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot' because my mom was like that when we were small. She is quite strong and if she's around then you couldn't mess with us. Even, if we complained to her she will obviously listen to both of the sides but if somebody acts smart with us then my mom is always there to shoot, so that's a perfect film.
Describe your mom in 3 words.
Intelligent, strong and organised.
What’s the best dating advice you have got from your mom?
I don't take dating advice from my mom. I really charted my own life as far as dating is a concern and I think parents can advise you as far as your life partner is concerned but I don't think they can advise as far as dating is concerned. The rules of dating have really changed over time but I guess I must have got advice from my mom when I was young. She told me no matter what you do, you always stay safe. But, times have changed and you have to stay safe and you have to stay clean, no matter how much you date.
If you had to whisk your mom away to a secret vacation where would it be and why?
I wouldn't really whisk my mom for a secret vacation. I am into family vacations but I would, of course, suggest her to go either with us or with her friends to Dubai because she loves Dubai and that's the place which is closest to India.
Complete this sentence. My mom is the best because ...
She has learned to give me a lot of space. She was always there when I need her and she is always going to be young at heart because that's her nature. I want her to stay the way she is.