by Subhash K Jha

First Suniel Shetty and Dino Morea. Now Bobby Deol too has gone into the restaurant business, in partnership with his brother Sunny and dad Dharmendra.

"Actually we're doing it in partnership with the Hingoranis with whom dad has done a whole series of films (Kab Kyon Aur Kahan, Kahani Kismat Ki, Sultanat, etc). Dad suggested that we try this new venture. I was game for it. Though I don't know how much time I'll be able to devote to it I'll be there for all the important decisions. Yes, I'll give whatever time I can give it. In fact I'll make time for it."

The Deols have got into two restaurants. "One is Indian and the other Chinese. Then there's a banquet hall which is big enough to accommodate two thousand people. We've hired an events management company. Every weekend we'll try to get different artistes to perform. We started with Shaan's performance."

About the little controversy regarding some individual questioning the Deols' right to serve liquor in their eateries, Sunny says, "I think that's an issue with Fun Republic where our hotels are situated. Though none of us drinks we'd have to serve liquor... It's part of the food entertainment... Let's see how it goes. I'm very optimistic about it...A new release is on. And my wife and I celebrate our birthday in January. If all goes well we'll celebrate at our new eating joint."