Mumbai: Anil Kapoor says he is happy with the way his children Sonam and Harshvardhan are taking their career forward in films.
The 61-year-old actor says he is proud of the fact that filmmakers selected both Sonam and Harsh on the basis of their talent and not because they were his children.
Sonam made her acting debut with "Saawariya" in 2007 and has been part of films like "Raanjhanaa", "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", "Neerja" and "Padman", while Harshvardhan has starred in "Mirzya" and "Bhavesh Joshi".
"What I like about them is that they are actors and they are respected as actors which is great. For anyone to have longevity in their career it is important to be regarded as an actor. I am happy that both are appreciated as actors.
"Both of them have done work on their own, they have worked with directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra, Vikramaditya Motwane. They got the films because they were the best choice and not because they are son or daughter of someone. I am very proud of them," Anil told PTI.
The actor, who was one of the leading heroes of Bollywood in the 1990s, believes he has survived in the film industry for 35 years because of his dedication.
"Consistency is important. Also, one has to look after oneself physically, mentally and take chances and risks. It will be 35 years for me in the film industry in a couple of days. I have been a successful leading, saleable man. I think if I have come this long then I must have done something right," he said.
Anil credits his writers, directors, producers and co-actors for his successful innings in films.
The actor now looking forward to the release of his next "Race 3" featuring Salman Khan in the lead.
Anil, who has played the role of an investigative officer in the previous two instalments of "Race" franchise, will be seen as a businessman in the latest one.
"Both the characters are different from each other. I"Race" and "Race 2", my character was funny but had its own charm."
The film directed Remo D'Souza is set to arrive in theatres on June 15.