Neil Nitin Mukesh won’t take names but vents against his reported ex-girlfriend even as he’s on the threshold of a new relationship. Filmfare turns the mike on.
Q. What’s happening in your life right now?
Life is awesome. I’m busy with work and my hobbies. I’m hunting for good work too.
Q. And what about love?
Well, I’m not looking for love because I’ve learnt that love eventually finds you. I like someone a lot right now, let's see what happens.
Q. Would you like to share something about her?
Well, I was in a long term relationship earlier. But the girl and her family were dishonest. They were ‘cheaters’. I am simple and an open book. I don't like ambitious and materialistic people. The girl, whom I like now is not ambitious and is genuine. And if we ever get into a relationship, she wouldn’t hide it like the earlier one did. The previous one even said, ‘I’ve met Neil only twice in my life’! She is a closed chapter and not worth a mention. Taking her name is a sin. (Pauses) But I hope this girl I’ve recently met eventually says yes to me. Right now, we are good friends. (Smiles) We both want to make sure it’s worth it.
Q. Who is this mystery girl?
I guess by now all of you know who she is.
Q. Sonal Chauhan?
(Smiles) That’s a beautiful name. I really like her a lot. We are doing a film together for Eros. It’s a highly conceptualised horror flick. We have a lot of common friends. We meet often. She’s a lovely person. She’s everything a woman should be and, most important, she’s a clear soul. I don’t know if she likes me, I’ve never asked her. But she knows I like her. We are letting life take its course. I don't believe in red carpet affairs and neither does she. She’s got her head on her shoulders. She’s well brought up; her sister Himani is dear to me. I respect them. Well, in my mind we are together. (Smiles) I just hope one day she wakes up and says, ‘You’re the one for me.’
Q. Did you try to salvage your earlier relationship?
She didn’t want commitment and I couldn’t handle it. Why would you be with a woman who doesn’t give you the surety that she’s only yours? So I walked out of the relationship. But she pretended, that she loved me. Being stupid, I went back to her, only to get more hurt, this time by both her family and her. They made it really dirty. They brainwashed her. In today’s day and age, no man holds your hand and says, ‘I'll marry you’ and ‘I'm there for you’ but I was the one to promise commitment.(Pauses) It’s fine to be materialistic and ambitious. But no one has the right to hurt people. I was in a state of denial for a long time. But eventually I moved on, with the belief that it’s her karma and God would deal with her. It’s her upbringing. You can’t suddenly walk out on someone. That woman was completely fake. I’m aware of all the escapades she had while we were together. I’ll never respect her because I hate liars and she did nothing but lie to me. I don’t believe in rebound relationships and happy sex. Everything has to happen with dignity.
Q. Breakups can surely be devastating…
Yes. I was heartbroken. It’s disgusting how she treated me. No one should treat anyone like that. My parents also noticed that I was going through hell. She used to call up my father and tell him ‘I love your son’. Her father used to tell me different stories. Then suddenly they stopped taking my calls. I’m a clean guy and can’t be associated with dirt. I’ve washed my hands with a sanitiser and moved on.
Q. How long were you in the relationship? You were never spotted with her anywhere.
I was in a relationship for two years. She never wanted to meet my friends. When it came to parties, she’d greet me as an acquaintance, ‘Hi, how are you?’ She’s fake to the core dude. I wonder why she did it to me. I’m not here for fun. I respect women and I will not hesitate to say, ‘She’s my woman.” But if you're having fun then don’t pretend you’re in love. Mean it, when you say, ‘I love you’.
Q. Have you ever cheated on anyone?
Never, I’m like a horse with blinders. That’s why I’m so bitter about that woman.
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Heck yeah this is exactly what I ndeeed.
This guy is a psycho ! He even lashed out at Sharukh and Saif at filmfare awards! Why won't he lash out at Asin too since she is a popular mainstream actress! He is like another KRK (who is talks bad about famous mainstream actors for attention)!
For all the folks who were quick to blame the gal always....am glad the truth has come up recently...this guy is a jerk and a wierdo!!
Says Neil, “Asin and I haven’t even worked together yet. There was an offer and we were sitting in on the script. Maybe that’s when people saw us together. I’m fond of her and her family. And this dumping drama is rubbish. Right now, I’m not dating anyone.”
he even said he liked asin family so now why is he critizing them? what a crap!
there are always two sides to a story. It's not fair to hear just one side of it and side with that person. For that matter even if both of them talk about it..you'll never know what actually transpired. A relationships is full of misunderstandings, hurt etc. At times a person may something and the other may take it another way. Hurt can make you say and do things. Do Pinkvilla readers think others know what's going on in their personal relationships and who's 'right' and who's 'wrong'? So who are people who weren't part of the relationship to judge or think they know any better about these two?
Neil is so girly type,there are many break-ups in the industry but no one react so harsh.
and i don't think asin have time to comment on these stupid craps,bu i still i wish asin put this guy in his right place.
OMG. This is so embarrassing. Why would you go into details about relationship including a messy breakup in an interview!? No wonder Asin doesn't want anything to do with him. Pathetic. RUN Sonal RUN indeed!
i think both are wrong in their ways,a relationship cnt break jst because of one person only..
its good they broken up,both are free now.
NEIL is being so agreesive in his interview!he's talking abt asin?i wanna ask what's wrong in being ambitious!
seriously i think its neil fault,neil seem so much in control with her ,which perhaps even her family is not so..
i think neil won't go far,he is a bloody looser.instead of making rude comments on sm1 like tha,focus on your career(if u have one)...i see when flop actors don't have works,they try o get both public n media attention.sonal is out of her mind,she's still with this mad guy,soon both will have to meet a physocology.
1st neil was the one who always denied he was in a relationship with her
he said in an interview 'what a crap,asin was never my gf'
he keep lying on asin ,and he himself says he hate liars.
its clear he's jealous of her,he wanted to tarnish asin sweet image,since asin has been working with all superstars and all her movies are superhits..he cnt tolorate this,that why he decide to do this stupid crap.
And what you jst think is abt girls,love,family! think abt ur career too,give a hit then u can start barking!
LOOSER!!!
Neil is an hyprocrite,he usually praised asin a lot,in simi shows or even in his interviews he said' he's very fond of asin.now he's all praise for sonal,i wonder what sonal is doing with this mental guy,he's out of his mind.he's sick,suppose if sonal dump him or do something which hurts him,he will react the same...one suggestion for asin-stay away from him,and you deserve the best..
Neil, Thank your Lucky Stars she's out of your life. And stay away from these manipulative two-faced "actresses"
Yeah, I totally agree with those who say that Sonal should steer clear of this WEIRDO! Why is he going to the media with his feelings about Sonal when he hasn't even asked her if she likes him, and they are not even in a relationship? WEIRDO?
Actually now I remember a while back he told the media that he showed up at Deepika's house to give her a rose but she wasn't home to accept it (or something like that)... WEIRDO! WEIRDO! Then Deepika got asked by the media about it, that must have been pretty awkward for her! OMG... RUN SONAL! RUN!
I suppose it was a matter of time before the public emotional outburst. He seems to be really hurt about the whole thing. In hind sight, I am sure he is relieved that it ended otherwise long term viability sounds questionable. Love makes you do stupid things. For her to not even public acknowledge him is a insult. Period. She seems like very plain 1 tricky pony. She seems to give the impression that she is here to make name for herself doing mainstream movies and make money. All her hit movies don't showcase her acting prowess. She sounds like she is making contacts and aligning herself with the big cats of the industry. If it wasnt working out, why would only he make a effort? I would let it die and save my pride. Self respect must account for something even in love. When it is a one sided relationship, making it work is a bit like pushing water uphill. Never works - only a matter of time before s**t hits the fan. Either ways he is a good looking guy, there are plenty of other fish in the pond so to speak. Be with someone who truly makes you happy and doesnt the terms of a relationship. I keep telling my wife - the best thing I did was to marry her (ours is a arranged marriage). I would much prefer to be a compatible relationship rather than a passionate one.
LOLOL, both Asian and Neil are getting so much flack, courtesy of the interview. Did Asian cheat or not? We don't know. We only have Neal's version of the story. Most break ups are nasty and this one reeks of that but I agree that he shouldn't have spoken so aggressively about Asin so publicly. You don't have to lie to answer these questions but this is literally downgrading someone's character, especially someone who's also a public figure.
I also feel that he uses the word "ambition" and a girl having it in a very negative way. He was dating an atcress. What did he think? She wasn't gonna have an ambition to become one of the most wanted actresses? Really? C'mon, noone's THAT stupid.
With this attitude Neil can never have a happy life with any girl.. Is he a Mentally Retarded person or this is his real nature? Be a Man Neil.. I dont see anything wrong in Asin's character.. Infact she has always been polite when ever she is being asked abt u coz of these silly stupid interviews :/
Agreed that HE SAID this, but unless a person is truly hurt , he wont VENT OUT HIS ANGER LIKE THIS, its simple logic
And you can never expect HER TO ACCEPT that SHE SLEPT AROUND AND CHEATED. When she doesn't even accept their relationship and lies that they have only met twice, would she ever accept that SHE CHEATED?
Rajeev Masand was correct, Asin's father and her family are very controlling and hypocrites. Asin's Dad will want the guy to leave his parents and think independently, but he will always interfere in his daughter's life. He is always next to his daughter like a glue, in all award ceremonies/functions, Asin will be sitting next to her Dad
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Have you ever gone through a break up? I am not saying "never trust men," But i have been into relationships and it happened a lot of time that the bfs were a TOTAL jerk! and when I broke up because I could not tolerate such asses any more, they went out to their frnds and said "dude, it was not my fault at all, she was a cheater, bitch, all tht"... I dnt knw if you knw this or not..but some guys have huge EGO problems..they want women to accept them the way they are....and then they think they can do ANYTHING they want! And if we take revenge of tht, they blame EVERYTHING on us! This is what I mean, tht how can you confirm if Asin was actually wrong or not!? Yes, she did not answer about her relationship with Neil in Simi's show, but tht can have VARIOUS reasons you don't knw! And it's not like she is the only one! EVERYONE does tht...you ask Sonal Chauhan..I am sure..she won't be open about tht as well..Neil wants to be open about his love...but he needs to understand....not everyone wants to be open about it in a wide spreading media like Bollywood!
Tue, 2012-06-19 18:16 — Anonymous
@Fiza_Khan
I read the interview, but tht's what HE SAID.
Agreed that HE SAID this, but unless a person is truly hurt , he wont VENT OUT HIS ANGER LIKE THIS, its simple logic
And you can never expect HER TO ACCEPT that SHE SLEPT AROUND AND CHEATED. When she doesn't even accept their relationship and lies that they have only met twice, would she ever accept that SHE CHEATED?
Rajeev Masand was correct, Asin's father and her family are very controlling and hypocrites. Asin's Dad will want the guy to leave his parents and think independently, but he will always interfere in his daughter's life. He is always next to his daughter like a glue, in all award ceremonies/functions, Asin will be sitting next to her Dad
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Are you kidding me? How do you know what he said is the truth? He may be all out lying for all you know. Just because a break up happened and your heart is broken doesnt mean you go around maligning the other party in PUBLIC. This is completely classless and none of anybody's business. The only thing that I learnt from this interview is Neil's attitude, nothing about Asin, because we didnt hear her side of the story. Fiza is right.
I dont know whose wrong or right and I dont want to judge anyone coz its their own life.Personally I think they both have made a cute couple..But this is really shocking to see him saying all these things about asin to the hungry media..
i agree with asin,she did a right thing by breaking up with him.
who would be able to stay with sm1 like neil.disgusting.
Neil is so cheap for talking like that on asin.
he simply don't deserve her,neil is the worst hero!
learn some manners neil before speaking.
i dont know why hide it.....when every one know about it or Speculate a bout it ....like Tue, 2012-06-19 03:49 — Anonymous said a lot of ppl had guessed it was about neil-asin in the comments section even though theirs wasn't a public relationship.
its make her reputation worse !!!!
HAPPY SEX ??? she always said she didn't have a boy friend ever ....i think she is virgin..
I can't believe ppl are bashing Asin and calling out on her "attitude". How can you ascertain whatever this bitter loser said is factual? And Asin also already has had smash hits right from the beginning of her innings in Bwood, she doesn't need Neil to support her career if tts what he's implying. Also how about listening to Asin's side of the story, I'm sure there is more dimension to the story than just what Neil has to say.
If I was Sonal I would steer clear of this dude, he sounds psycho.
@Fiza_Khan
I read the interview, but tht's what HE SAID.
Agreed that HE SAID this, but unless a person is truly hurt , he wont VENT OUT HIS ANGER LIKE THIS, its simple logic
And you can never expect HER TO ACCEPT that SHE SLEPT AROUND AND CHEATED. When she doesn't even accept their relationship and lies that they have only met twice, would she ever accept that SHE CHEATED?
Rajeev Masand was correct, Asin's father and her family are very controlling and hypocrites. Asin's Dad will want the guy to leave his parents and think independently, but he will always interfere in his daughter's life. He is always next to his daughter like a glue, in all award ceremonies/functions, Asin will be sitting next to her Dad
neil should date someone like amrita puri...prachi desai...shazahn padamsee...ira dubey..minissha lamba...all these girl seem to fit his idea of "unambitious"
Tue, 2012-06-19 02:53 — Anonymous
To Fiza. Did you not read the interview? They broke up because Asin was cheating on him and pretended to be in love with him when she was only in the relationship for happy sex. He said she slept around and never acknowledged him in public in front of friends and other people while they were dating. She stated publicly that she'd only met Neil twice in her life denying there was even friendship while she was in a 2 year relationship with him. I think that's pretty messed up and low
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I read the interview, but tht's what HE SAID.
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Asin didn't cheat on him because why the heck would he add her dad to the list of cheaters. He means emotionally by not acknowledging him which in a way is right but she was obviously a more private person than him. By Neil's definition her talking to male co stars would probably be cheating ;p
Asin obviously is not ready for commitment while he was already sitting on the shaadi ka madap. He doesn't seem very mature either. She obviously didn't want to make a public spectacle out of her relationship while he can't seem to keep his mouth shut. And his views seem to be regressive about the what a proper girlfriend/wife should be like. He needs a non-filmy, non-career oriented wife who wants to live with her in laws.
I'm totally on Asin and her dad's side. Nitin does sound like Vivek Oberoi post Ash breakup, as in , he has a lot of growing up to do before he gets married and starts a family.
He sounds controlling and possessive, who knows Asin's side of the story. I'm surprised at you guys blindly siding with him based on these few sentences.
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I agree with you.He is just spewing venom on her . Asin should clear up this mess
well if anything, this does indicate that at least some times Masand's blinds are true
(he had gossiped about Neil-Asin's dad a few months back and judging by what Neil is saying here he pretty much verified it. Interestingly, a lot of ppl had guessed it was about neil-asin in the comments section even though theirs wasn't a public relationship. which tells me that theres no smoke without fire, or a few commenters on PV are insiders ;))
also, lets be honest. Asin probably dumped him after she watched his awful turn on Players.
When she has more successful men, both from North and South traipsing around her, why would she hitch her wagon with Neil? true scorpio behaviour right there ;)