Mumbai Nov 27 PTI His debut movie Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas turned out to be a damp squib but actor Karan Deol says he remains committed to his craft and becoming a better performerKaran said the underwhelming response to Pal Pal Dil Ke Pass directed by his father actor-politician Sunny Deol was difficult to processHowever he has now moved on and feels inspired by his family members including grandfather Dharmendra as well as uncles Bobby Deol and Abhay Deol who never gave up despite many setbacksThe outcome of Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas was kind of difficult Unfortunately I couldnt get back to work because the lockdown happened and I was sitting at home like everyone I thought to myself that I have got time to improve myself and hone my craft and not give upI have an example in my house of people who have not given up So I have learnt from them not to give up Karan told PTIThe 31-year-old actor said he has realised that there will be ups and down throughout his careerThat is life This acting is what I love and this is what I want to do So one bump on the road is not going to stop me from achieving my dreams he addedKaran said he enrolled for online acting workshops worked on his dialogue delivery and body language in the last one and a half years when the country was locked down due to the coronavirus pandemicNone of us are perfect and we all are constantly improving This is what my grandfather says till this date Despite all his achievements and accomplishments he is still learning as an actor and that learning never stops Currently Karan is busy promoting his next release Velle a remake of a Telugu movie Brochevarevarura It is backed by Ajay DevgnThe actor said when he read the film about the three students it reminded him of his teen lifeThe film and the role energised me My character Rahul is not completely me But as an actor I had to imbibe his qualitiesHowever in real life during my school days I did get down to some mischievous things like bunking class playing football watching movies etc At that age you dont understand the repercussions you are just enjoying life he saidIn the film Velle directed by Deven Munjal Karans uncle Abhay Deol features as a writer-directorHe is like a friend to me he is like an open book He has helped me throughout the shoot And just by observing him as an actor so seasoned and experienced I learnt a lot It was a lot of fun working with him he addedProduced under the banner of Ajay Devgn Films Velle will release theatrically on December 10Meanwhile Karan has also started prepping in boxing for his upcoming film Apne 2 a sequel to 2007 movie ApneIn the sequel the actor will share screen with his grandfather and father as well as uncle Bobby DeolSeeing your whole family together brought back a bag of emotions Our family is somewhat similar I had tears towards the end I could feel the emotions family drama Karan said the film came to him during the lockdownWe were just sitting in the lockdown and I think dad was in touch with director Anil Sharma and he told me to hear the subject I heard and I liked itThis film is a dream come true for me To be given a chance to share screen with all of them is a blessing and an amazing moment that I will cherish all my life he said PTI KKP RB SHD