Sunny Leone Interview, Background, Future in Bollywood

Sunny Leone in an interview, talks about her personal life, Bigg Boss and her Bollywood plans

Why the name Sunny Leone where your original name is Karen Malhotra?
Sunny Leone- Sunny was one of my favourite nicknames. So I changed my name to it for safety reasons, for the fear of what I do. Not that I am scared, but this is just my alter ego and I love my alter ego.”

How many times have you visited India?
Sunny Leone- I've been to India a few times. I was here in February and again came in May 2008... so I have been visiting the country on and off. But this is my first time here as an entertainer and I'm looking forward to a positive feedback from all my lovely fans

What do you think about the reaction of people in Bigg Boss house when Sunny Leone enters?
I think the very fact that I am showing up on a show like this will make for a jaw-dropping moment for many people inside and outside the house. But I guess it would be interesting to see who knows me and who doesn't in the Bigg Boss house.

It would be fun to see how the guys react... because when most guys see me, they don't know what to do with themselves. I am as intimidated about their reactions as anybody would be."

How many boyfriends do you have?
I am just a conservative working girl who goes to the same man all her all life. We share a house, two lovely dogs and a production company in which I do everything from selecting actors and scripts to editing and writing. I may act in adult movies but actually I’m a one-man woman.

How long will you be in Bigg Boss?
Sunny Leone- Well, I am a contestant. So if people like me, I will stay right on till the end.


Did you get a few Bollywood offers before?
Sunny Leone- Well, I did get loads of Bollywood offers but I wanted to work her without making any ‘favors’ to anyone. I was asked to make ‘compromises which is why I declined those offers and my Bollywood debut is still to happen. I do not subscribe to Bollywood’s casting couch, I would like my work to speak for itself.

Who is your favorite actor in Bollywood?
Sunny Leone- Aamir Khan, I want to meet him soon. It would be great if I could meet him and I would really like to work with him. I also like the hosts of Bigg Boss — Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. I have grown up watching them.


Have you parents seen anyone of your videos?
Sunny Leone- Of course not! Whose parents would do that?

Some people use talk about adult stars loosely
Sunny Leone- I think India doesn't have an adult entertainment industry - that's why people have no idea what it is. I ran a company that took care of the deals I sealed with firms to sell and share my content online and to other media. Running a company was hard work. I'd work for about 60-70 hours a week. It wasn't a party. I have only one partner. So that way, I'm very restrained in the real world.


What do you have to say about Indian men?
I think men are the same across the globe. They all think very similar. Guys are simple creatures and have a simple mindset. They don’t like drama. They eat, sleep, work and come home. I don’t think men are complicated.


How did you get into this profession?
It never landed in my lap. I met an agent in America who was very respectful and took things really slow. It wasn’t something that I had thought about. I have now set up my own company with my partner and we make four to five movies a month which includes everything right from shooting, directing to editing and promoting them.


How do people behave with you?
I show my fans so much respect that they reciprocate it to me. When a guy comes up to me, he wants my attention for those 30 seconds and I give him my undivided attention.

Are you updated with the latest Bollywood happenings?
Not really. But I must say that Indian women are gorgeous both in movies and soap operas. My parents usually watch these soap operas.

Who according to you is the hottest Bollywood actor?
Salman Khan. My baby cousin is in love with him. My mission on this show is to get his picture with or without me signed by him for my cousin.