Back
in Islamabad from London, Imran has left his two sons Suleman & Kasim in
school with their mother. In this exclusive interview with
Delhi
Times
,
he talks about his political dreams, his sons, lessons learnt in life, and
more...
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The
‘Prince of Swing’ is used to handling bouncers in his personal life
too. This year alone has thrown many bouncers his way. First, the Sita White
episode over guardianship of Tyrian Jade; then, rumours of the Jemima-Hugh Grant
affair. But looking back, all that Imran Khan says is: ‘‘It’s
all past.’’
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Jemima
tried her best
: It's
sad that Jemima and I are divorced. This was a mutual decision and is clearly
very sad for both of us. My home and my future is in Pakistan. While Jemima
tried her best to settle here, my political life made it difficult for her to
adapt to life in
Pakistan.
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The
past is gone, I'm living in the
present
: Let me make
one thing clear, Imran Khan never looks back. I never live to regret anything.
Not once have I regretted giving up my glamorous cricket life. As a rule, I
don't look back. You'll never find me sitting with old photographs, family
albums, family videos. I don't live in the past. I never remember my childhood
years. However, what I remember right now are my two sons -- Suleman, 7, and
Kasim, 5. They've been the greatest happiness of my life. Just to watch them
grow, to share their tears and laughs is my greatest joy. It's been so beautiful
teaching them about the world, seeing them learn and develop over the years.
Now, they're studying in London and with Jemima but I'll look forward to their
visit during the
holidays.
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Materialism
to spiritualism...I'm
growing
: I've always
been a dreamer. At one point, I dreamt of being the best in cricket. I was. I
put together the best team for Pakistan. Then my dream changed. I built a
hospital in my mother's name; today, it's the best hospital for cancer in
Pakistan. I always dream big. There are two types of people: materialists, who
live for themselves; and spiritualists, who live for others. I was a materialist
to the core. I was always a winner. I hated to lose. Then my mother's death
changed me completely. I was converted. I was shattered after her death. Then I
became a spiritualist. I'm not in the game of power or fame. I'm trying to help
my people. The last nine years of my life have been the toughest. Yet, they've
also been my happiest years. If I wanted power, I could easily join General
Musharraf. But I'm selfless, I believe in my values. I'm fighting for
socio-economic change in my country.
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