Adil Hussain doesn't entertain either guilt or regret
Mumbai, July 26
Actor Adil Hussain, who can be seen in the recently released film 'Max, Min and Meowzaki', seems to have an immense sense of emotional regulation.
The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film in the city, and said that he stays undeterred in the face of either guilt or regret, two key emotions that have a massive impact on any human being.
He told IANS, "I do not entertain guilt. I do not entertain regret because I do not want to go backward. This I have learned while acting. And one of my teachers, while I was acting, and I was doing something and suddenly I stopped because he said,'It's not happening'. I was like, 'Oh God, I am so sorry'. He said, 'Adil, don't say sorry. You detect that you made a mistake. Don't look back and be there in guilt. Just look forward, and correct it'. So I don't think regret and guilt has any place in my life".
He further mentioned that he makes it a point to learn from his mistakes, and fix areas that need improvement.
He went on, "I must learn from my mistake.Guilt is when you stay in your mistake for longer than you require. You might stay in your guilt for a second or two if you have practiced enough. Otherwise, I have seen people being in guilt and then ruining their lives. And then taking antidepressants and all that. It's not easy, what I am saying. It's simple, what I am saying, but not easy to practice".
"I know that. I don't know much about it. I make hundreds of mistakes. I look at it and I try to go forward. So that I don't make the same mistake again", he added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I really admire Adil's approach, but isn't regret a natural human emotion that teaches us humility? 🤔 In India, we're taught to reflect on our karma and learn from past lives. 'No guilt, no regret' might work on film sets, but in real life, we need to acknowledge mistakes properly before moving on, especially in relationships. Just my two cents!
Interesting take from Adil. As an expat working in Mumbai, I see how guilt and regret can paralyze people here—especially around family duty or career choices. His message is almost like Stoic philosophy, which aligns with some aspects of Indian spiritual teachings. But I wonder: can we truly avoid guilt without addressing root causes? Still, inspiring words! 🌟
I partially agree with Adil. In our Indian joint family system, guilt is often weaponized 😅. 'Beta, tumse bada galti hua' har cheez mein... But his point about learning from mistakes is gold. The key difference between guilt (stagnation) and regret (learning) is important. I need to practice this—stop apologizing for every small error at work!
This is a mature perspective, especially for someone in Bollywood where public mistakes can be magnified. Adil Hussain's quote about not saying sorry mid-performance is something I'll tell my students (I teach drama in Delhi). However, in Indian society, guilt serves as a moral compass sometimes—without it, would some people just ignore their wrongdoings? Just food for thought.
N Neha E Beautiful words We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.