Actor Khalid Siddiqui, who is a single father to a son and daughter, has resolved not to marry again. Khalid and his wife got divorced in 2013 and for the last eight years, the actor has been spending a lot of quality time with his kids. Ask him why he isn’t looking for a companion and he says, “A second marriage is not an option for me. My marriage was good, till it lasted. I have always believed that a relationship is for keeps. In my case, unfortunately it didn’t work out. My belief is such that when my kids are growing up, I don’t want to bring a fourth person in the equation.”

The actor feels that being in a relationship may upset the equilibrium with his kids. He adds, “After our divorce, my kids stay with me. My daughter is 17 and son is 10 years old. They are mature for their age and have accepted the fact that their mother remarried a few years ago. My son was a little shocked initially, but later, he came to terms with it. My daughter felt that it was better to have two happy homes than one unhappy home. So, we have struck a happy life balance. I have always let my kids meet their mother whenever they want — it is not only about meeting on the weekends. In this calm and happy scenario, if I get a companion or find a life partner, I don’t know how my kids will react. They are more important to me than anything else.”

Khalid shares why he does not feel lonely. He said, “Everyone wants to live a stress-free life. I have many friends and don’t feel lonely. I am a happy soul. I don’t feel the need for a companion.”

On the work front, Khalid is currently playing father to a 25-year-old in the TV show Shaurya Aur Anokhi Ki Kahani. Ask him if he is happy graduating to father roles and he says, “In television, it is always about the role rather than playing a father or mother. Of course, when I was cast for it many felt that I looked like Karanvir Sharma’s older brother, but I like my character. TV is a learning medium and I have learnt many things about acting. However, it is also unpredictable, tracks and characters can change any time depending on the viewership. On the other hand, the web world is opening up many options for actors.”