VVS : I am lucky to have such a wonderful well-knit family with a wonderful wife. And it’s a great feeling to see the kids grow up so fast. It’s a real joy to be with them.
SS : Who are the cricketers whom you admire?
VVS : In my early days, Azhar. Well, Sachin is such a role model in every aspect. Kapil was a great inspiration too.
SS : What is your favourite cuisine?
VVS : I am vegetarian. I love to taste all sorts of dishes. Thai cuisines are my favourite.
SS : What kind of music do you normally listen to and who are your favourite singers?
VVS : India has been very fortunate to have seen so many great musicians and singers. And, I love listening to Kishore Kumar and our own S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, with whom I fortunately enjoy a special, personal relationship.
SS : Which TV programme do you love to watch?
VVS : Generally I don’t miss any big sporting events and Wimbledon is one such that I love to watch without fail. And, with the family members I do enjoy watching the singing and dancing competition programmes. I am amazed at the talent actually.
SS : Who was your childhood hero?VVS : Childhood and current hero -- it is my dad. I owe everything to him.
SS : What is that you miss by being a cricketing celebrity?
VVS: I never thought of myself as a big cricketer. It is always nice to be with my family. My wife has all the qualities I look for. I have two wonderful kids and I am blessed to have such a family.
SS : Have you given thought to post-retirement plans?
VVS : Well, I have a dream to set up a school and an academy. I am confident of realising this big dream.