Surya - Jyothika Interview - Love Story
1. How did Jyothika fall in love with
you if you were not a romantic person?
Opposite sides attract. She liked me because I am sober.
2. How did Jyothika win over the quiet Suriya?
The actor laughs, ‘‘True, she would mostly talk and I
would say umm or yes from time to time.’’ But they admit that they fell in love
slowly, being friends first. ‘‘He was my first co star in Poovellam Kettuppar.
I found I could rely upon him as a friend. He was very straightforward, genuine
and a man of few words,’’ recalls Jyothika.
Suriya reveals that her sincerity,
hardworking nature and attachment to her family in Mumbai were what first
attracted him to her. ‘‘I liked that she always respected her colleagues. Till
today I have never seen her shouting, even at the people who work for her.’’ Jo
relives the signs of love, when she would repeatedly watch the trailers of
Nanda on TV.
‘‘I realized that I wanted to keep seeing him and it was more than
friendship,’’ she smiles. Suriya adds his bit, ‘‘we actually fell in love when
we were not doing films together! I used to keep messaging her and wanted to
keep in touch.’’ Getting married meant a lot to both of them. ‘‘Starting a
family soon and staying in a joint family was a priority,’’ says Jyothika.
Jyothika talks
Suriya is a romantic and springs wonderful surprises and
parties, according to his wife. ‘‘On our honeymoon in Venice, I saw a beautiful
opal ring in a store and I admired it since it is also my birthstone. Before I
knew it, Suriya had ordered the most gorgeous replica of it in Chennai and
presented it to me. It was very touching.’
Be it there on screen chemistry, secret romance or
fairytale wedding, Suriya and Jyothika have been in the news for a long time.
Yet they have chosen to be discreet about their personal life, leaving fans
hungry for more.
On September 11 this year, Tamil cinema’s favourite couple
celebrated their second wedding anniversary, this time in the company of their
one-year-old daughter, Diya. When we meet for our interview, I notice how the
chemistry between the two is still sizzling hot.
Marriage and motherhood seems
to have lent Jyothika a brighter glow, perhaps explaining why Suriya can’t seem
to take his eyes off her right through our meeting! In an exclusive chat with
Indulge, the couple gets talking on family, love, life, marriage and more.
Picture perfect ‘‘I still feel like the happiest man in the world and the most
lucky person even two years after our wedding,’’ begins Suriya Sivakumar, with
a happy grin.
‘‘My marriage to Jo has been all that I expected and much more.
Jo has been a wonderful wife and makes an even greater mom to Diya.’’ That’s a
lot, coming from the normally reticent Suriya that we know. ‘‘It’s not been an
easy two years for someone like her who has always been working, to sit at
home. But she has managed it really well,’’ he continues.
Jyothika is all smiles and her happiness in the
Sivakumar household, which comprises of Suriya’s parents and siblings, is
evident. ‘‘I have heard people complaining about life post marriage. But for
me, life couldn’t be better. I think that ours is the picture perfect
marriage.’’ So what’s keeping the spark alive? ‘‘Apart from being with Suriya,
it’s the family that I am married into that has made all the difference.
I
don’t think we would have been so happy if we had been away from them,’’ says
Jyothika. Suriya agrees, ‘‘Jo has had to be without me for long periods when I
am away outdoors. But she has fit in with the family and enjoys spending time
with them when I am not around.’’ All this is a huge departure from Jyothika’s
initial years in the city. ‘‘I lived alone in Chennai for ten years during my
film career since my family was in Mumbai.
So I really enjoy this bonding,’’
she says. ‘‘Suriya’s brother Karthi is a great friend and his sister Brindha is
a treasure. Brindha and I both have small babies who don’t sleep till late, so
we chat right up to midnight when she is visiting! It’s a happy feeling to come
down to breakfast with the family and catch up at mealtimes.
With so many
artistes in the family (father-inlaw Sivakumar and brother-in-law Karthi), we
have healthy filmy discussions.’’ Marriage, good therapy ‘‘I have become a
better person and I like myself more after marriage,’’ shares Jyothika. ‘‘I
have become more mature and responsible.
Earlier I thought only about cinema
but now I think in all directions and can see beyond that world. I can see
things from the point of view of my child, my in-laws and my husband.’’ And the
learning never stops. ‘‘From my mother-in-law, I have learnt how to keep a
family together. She is extremely caring in the smallest of things.
She makes
sure that none of us leave the house without having breakfast. My in-laws have
kept the household grounded to their roots.’’ Quelling rumours that the couple
lives separately, Jo affirms, ‘‘I stayed in our apartment for six months since
I was medically advised not to climb stairs during my pregnancy. But now we are
back with the family.’’
After the movies, what? Both Suriya and Jyothika are
known for keeping a low profile but I wonder aloud if she ever misses being
under the spotlight? ‘‘I love this phase of my life and I don’t miss the old
days at all,’’ she replies emphatically. ‘‘Life is to be enjoyed in every
stage. I never wanted to be just career-oriented and stuck in one phase of
life.’’ Confirming that there are no plans of returning to the silver screen,
she adds, ‘‘Not for the next two or three years and even after that, maybe not.
I may have more kids and till they are in the eighth standard, I will need to
be with them. And by then, I will be too old to act (laughs).’’ Her husband
adds, ‘‘Offers keep coming in but until she finds something really
mind-blowing, she won’t take the plunge.’’ A working relationship Given the
admiring glances they throw each other from time to time, I can’t resist asking
them about the secret to their successful marriage. ‘‘It largely depends on
your man. It’s the assurance he gives you that he is with you in the smallest
of things, that makes all the difference,’’ says Jyothika.
‘‘He is the ideal
husband who has been with me even through my pregnancy , taking care of me for
six months without shooting. Even in the delivery room, he was there holding my
hand and talking to me continuously. I couldn’t ask for more.’’ Suriya has this
to say , ‘‘Marriage is built on complete trust and love and surrendering
yourself with no secrets. It’s about being the same person outside and inside
the house.
When you know each other completely you have the confidence to
discuss everything without fears.’’ And on a lighter note, he adds, ‘‘I have
just one policy. My ‘boss’ is always right.’’ Bringing up baby ‘‘she’s totally
like Jo. A late sleeper and late riser,’’ quips Suriya. Jyothika shoots videos
and photos of Diya to share with Suriya later. ‘‘I keep updating him on each
facet of her growth, from her first step to everything else.’’
The doting dad was so excited with his princess that he
even bought her a real Swift car and wanted to paint it pink, with her birthday
as the registration number.
‘But I convinced him that he was getting too
excited and it was better to keep things simple,’’ laughs Jo. Getting out in
Chennai ‘‘We have a Move pick addiction and we love CafĂ© Coffee Day.
We usually
sit in the car and order,’’ says Suriya. ‘‘I don’t go out that much in Chennai.
But back in Mumbai I usually go jogging at Joggers Park or just enjoy chilling
out somewhere,’’ says his pretty wife.
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Lovely Love Story OF Our Favourite Hero “Suriya” ? Express your views….
It was awesome.i wish you more and more happyness.love you "SJ"
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DeleteI am also wishing more and more happiness to Suriya & Jo..
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hi ya both surya and jo you both are fabulous couple made for each other im big and very huge fan of you both i love you so much jo i wish god will give everything what ever you want happy ever after ......................... sadhyala sri naga meghana pratap
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ReplyDeletesuper couple and very nice couple sema jodi surya and jo i wish god will give everything whatever you want happy ever after............................................................... i love so much ur family and two couple. surya and karthi intha ulagathirku oru periya varaprasatham i like u so so much ...........
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Wow amazing.Long live. u both, with this same affection and love.
ReplyDeletelove u surya and jyothika.... lucky... diya and dev
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