"Babylon has some very heart thumping action sequences. It is really very cool, very different and larger than life. I hope that people in India will like it," the multi-faceted actor said in an email interview.

The actor, who is known for his action-star image is amazed by the popularity that Indian actors enjoy in the country.

"I have heard that Indians are crazy about their actors to the extent that some actors are even prayed. I wish I could make to that list," says Diesel, apparently referring to the stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajanikanth who have a huge fan following.

Adopted from a French novel and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, 'Babylon A D' is set in the future where the post apocalyptic world is quite chaotic because of power struggles in different places.

Diesel plays an assassin in the film, who embarks on an assignment that will change his life forever. The film also stars Michell Yoeh, Melanie Thierry and Lambert Wilson.

"I am hired to transport a package from Eastern Europe to New York. The package is nothing but an extraordinary lady, who holds the secret to the worlds’ future, and her guardian," he says.

The "Fast and Furious" fame actor is playing the character of a toughie with a golden heart. "My character Toorop has a very strong personal code. He uses physical force for his professional needs, but he is a generous and compassionate man at his heart. There are so many layers to this character that make him complex and that's what appealed to me and I hope my fans will like what they see," says Diesel.

His co-star Mishell Yoeh is famous for being the action woman of the industry. Question him on her action sequences and the actor admits that he liked Yoeh's punches better than his own.

"When she is fighting, she can really deliver the punches! She is far better than me. When it comes to doing the stunt scenes she is spontaneous and does them like they are regular," says Diesel praising Yoeh's performance in the film where she plays the character of a guardian.

Talking about his early days in Hollywood, where he faced difficulties in getting roles due to his mixed heritage, the actor says, "How I struggled to get into this industry. I was in split of minds at times. But I am happy that the industry has accepted my work.

"And I know one thing, if you have that extra thing than no prejudices can toddle you career," he reasons. The actor's first role in the film "Awakenings" went uncredited, but later he went on to establish himself as writer, director, actor and producer in the industry.

Diesel's semi-autobiographical film "Multi-Facial" was selected for competition at the 1997 Sundance Festival. He has also worked in Steven Spielberg's 1998 Oscar-winning classic "Saving Private Ryan"