You are a successful star in the South, what made you to come back to Bollywood?
Honestly, nothing was planned. Right from wanting to be a part of films, to going to the South and then coming back to Bollywood, everything was such a rollercoaster ride. I have been very lucky because it has all come to me and I have made the best of the opportunities. It all just happened, I am just going with the flow. Today if you ask me, I really enjoy films and I would always want to be part of this industry.

What are you more comfortable with, Hindi or South films?
I am comfortable with both the industries. When I take up a role, I give it everything. It is a dream for me because I still don’t see myself as a star or an actor. I am glad I am getting so many offers. It’s great that people see me as the face of your project. Honestly, I have to devote a lot more time to Bollywood because it has all just begun but that doesn’t mean that I can’t have a release down South.

What is your role like in Rumi Jaffrey’s Life Partner?
Life Partner is about two couples and their take on marriage, love and life. I play Sanjana, who is absolutely unlike me. I had a fabulous time playing her because right from the way I walk to the way I think, she is totally different. I play this rich girl who changes her profession every six months. She loves partying and her life revolves around her father and her boyfriend, Karan played by Fardeen Khan. It is an interesting story about how couples face the initial glitches of being married and their journey from there.

You are completely unlike your character Sanjana. How did you relate to the character?
Frankly I did not relate to it but I loved playing her. It was quite a break from the typical goody-goody girl.

Life Partner seems to be a lot like Masti in terms of the subject matter.
Not at all. Both films are completely different from each other, the only similar premise being marriage. Masti was about people getting bored in relationships and it was more of a boy’s story. Life Partner is about couples and how they learn to adjust with each other and their married life.

Are you trying your hand at comedy with Masti, Mere Baap Pehle Aap and now Life Partner?
I am not consciously trying to choose roles like that.I would want to be able to do all roles across all genres convincingly. So far I am happy with the diverse choice of roles being offered to me.

Its My Life opposite Harman Baweja is a remake of your Telegu hit Bommarilu. Was it easy doing this role, considering you have worked on it before?
Absolutely not! It is not the first time so the spontaneity is lost. Moreover it’s scary to know that there are a lot of expectations from you. The Tamil and Telegu versions were blockbuster hits, so I want it to do equally well in Hindi as well. Anees Bazmee is a fantastic director and I have lovely dialogues in the film. It’s a great story and I would do it another ten times if given an opportunity.

Are you going to be playing cricket in David Dhawan’s Hook Ya Crook?
No, the entire cricket bit is John’s territory. I play a lawyer in the film.

Have you been approached for Sanjay Gadhvi’s next Seven Days In Paris opposite Imran Khan?
No, Not really. Infact I was out of town when this whole thing sprung up. I was unreachable as I was shooting in a no network area. I didn’t even have time to clarify all that was reported.

Recently, in an interview Imran Khan said that you weren’t his lucky charm. Did that offend you?
No, why should it offend me? I don’t know what he spoke about the lucky charm but even if he did he said what he felt like. He has a mind of his own and I totally understand. I have nothing against him.

A lot has been written about your relationship with Riteish Deshmukh, yet you haven’t clarified anything?
I have always spoken the truth. Riteish is a dear friend and I have always maintained that we are good friends. It people get confused between friendship and relationship, I have nothing more to say. Just because of speculations, I am not going to stop meeting him. We will still go for coffee and movies together.

How do you look at competition?
I think being competitive is wonderful as long as you are competing with your own self. I would want to get better with each performance. If I think about other actors, I am never going to be able to concentrate on my work.

Personally, would you like to get married the arranged way or fall in love and then get married?
Marriage is not something that I have thought of. I am okay with both as long as I am sure about the person. But there is a long, long time before I even start thinking about it.