8216;We all have a wicked side8217;

In Gayab, you romance an invisible man. In real life, could you fall in love with one?Gayab is a fantasy film. I am also aware that such a h...

In Gayab, you romance an invisible man. In real life, could you fall in love with one?
Gayab is a fantasy film. I am also aware that such a hypothetical situation can never happen. I don8217;t really know.

If you were invisible, what is the one thing you would do?
I doubt I8217;d do very nice things. I would want to benefit from it and will let my wicked side take over. By the way, we all have a wicked side. But I8217;ll be damned if I tell you what I would do.

After Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, your name in Gayab is also Mohini Dixit8217;s name in Tezaab. The Dixit hangover continues8230;
When I was doing Main8230; I was so into Madhuri that I couldn8217;t think beyond her. In fact, even before Main8230; got over we started with Gayab. When I was asked to come up with a name for Gayab, I said Mohini because it8217;s just apt for the character.

Your image is that of a thinking man8217;s sex symbol.
I like that. Wow. But I must add I8217;ve always gone for roles that require performance rather than sex appeal. I go with the character and do whatever the character tells me.

In Gayab, you have a tattoo on your right shoulder. Is that real?
Yes, that8217;s my Om tattoo and I got it some time back. I don8217;t collect tattoos and have only two.

Which is the second one and where is it?
It8217;s a sign of the devil and I can8217;t tell you where it is.

We hear that you and Abhishek Bachchan sizzle in Naach?
Lots of people said that Vivek Oberoi and I made a fantastic pair in Road and Company. I guess when a couple looks good on screen, it means the characters are meant to be. That8217;s what is happening between Abhishek and me in Naach.

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You only do a couple of films a year. Don8217;t you fear missing the bus?
If I do only two films, then in 10 years I will be remembered for 20. I8217;d rather build my career in this fashion than just grab everything. Plus, since I change my look in every film, it isn8217;t possible to do too many films.

We hear you are inclined towards making films. Any announcements?
I am thinking about it. At some point of time I will direct. But I won8217;t be in it.

What8217;s the best compliment that Ramgopal Varma has given you?
Basically his compliment to me would be to offer me a film that does justice to my talent . And he has been doing that.