Q: You started off your career as an actor but you moved over to politics. Can you explain the reasons behind this change?
Chirag: Those who know me closely are aware of the fact that I was never away from politics? I used to campaign in elections along with my father. Anyways, politics flows in my veins and therefore I can't maintain a distance from politics even if I want to do that. Of course, there was a short term affair with movies. You can call it childhood dream or wish. I wanted to see myself on screen, at least once. But yes, it was clear from the beginning that I had to enter politics. Even if you look at my bollywood interviews then you would find that I had said it consistently that eventually, it's going to be politics. I'm happy that today I'm in my comfort zone. I'm at a place where I wanted to be.
Q: You said it was a short-term affair. Do you mean that chapter is completely closed?
Chirag: As of now, yes. Right now, politics is the only priority for me. I have travelled a lot with my father as a campaigner but for the first time I realized how serious you role becomes when you are a candidate in elections. This time I contested from Jamui and I realized how lakhs of people look at you with hope. They look at you for realizing their dreams. It's a big responsibility and therefore it can't be taken lightly. Politics can't be a part-time job. Therefore, my priority is politics only.
Q: Let's come to the question of dynastic politics. This is not only about you but all those who come from a political family. Do you think it's a good omen for democracy?
Chirag: It's not about omen. Irrespective of all these allegations of dynasty and tags being attached to you, you can't do anything as per your wish. Today if my father wants to get me established in this field then the reality is that it can't be done unless I have the talent or I succeed in convincing the electorate that they can trust me. You can be fortunate if your father is a big personality but that is not your talent. You have to work hard for that. If having a renowned father could help then my first film should have been a superhit.
Q: But your father is not a film star. His forte is politics.
Chirag: Even in bollywood, there are many stars whose sons and daughters could not succeed. In politics, there have been many politicians including prime ministers and presidents whose children could not achieve anything.
