INTERVIEW

Q: Kya Kehna has been over-publicized. Does this scare you as expectations have risen?

Not really. It's a film about a woman, a family-oriented film. The romance angle has also been stressed. It will surely generate a great deal of social awareness. It's an issue-based film. I'm glad that we have started making films like this rather than those with just songs and gloss. The film is about an unwed mother and is a reflection of what is happening in our society, country and in the world at large. I would like the women, particularly, to watch it.

Q: Would you get into a situation like this in real life?

(laughs) I don't know. This is not a situation one hopes for, in fact it's something no young girl should get into. There's so much pain and trauma involved in getting pregnant when you are not married. This film has a strong message to convey. Sometimes when you are given a lot of freedom, you tend to misuse it, especially at a tender age.

Q: Chandrachur Singh and Saif Ali Khan are not commercially viable today. Does that bother you?

That's a frivolous question. No actor is greater than the script and no star is greater than a film. There are so many actors in the industry that should have been doing well but their films are a washout at the box-office. Chandrachur and Saif have given good performances.

Q: What prompted you to do the one-minute role in 'Dillagi'?

I'm very fond of Bobby Deol. So when he asked me to do a guest appearance, I agreed immediately.

Q: Is there any feeling of insecurity concerning the new girls entering the industry?

None at all. We are all different individuals with distinct personalities. What suits me will always suit me. I sincerely wish Rinke, Esha, Kareena and the others the very best. There was a time when I was new and I know how it feels when your film does not do well.

Q: How does it feel working with Hrithik in 'Mission Kashmir', now that he's such a craze?

I have known Hrithik even before 'Kaho Naa Pyar Hai' released so it's the same feeling. I would have to be a really shallow person to get carried away now that he's a big craze. I'm happy for him and all the success that he's tasted. He's a great guy with a terrific sense of humour.

Q: Is it true that your sister wants to get into films as well?

That's the weirdest thing I've heard. I have cousins, two of whom are married and one is in standard eleven and has no inclination whatsoever of getting into films.

Q: On one hand you are being cast opposite the younger heroes and on the other hand you are working with a mature hero like Sunny Deol?

My roles with them are on that level. It's not like we are playing college-going kids. I am playing a young college girl who likes an older guy. I am very childish in 'Farz'.

Q: Which are your forthcoming films?

'Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega' (with Salman), 'Farz' (with Sunny Deol), 'Tere Ishq Mein Pad Gaya Re' (with Govinda), 'Mission Kashmir' (with Hrithik), 'Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke' (with Ajay Devgan), 'Chori Chori Chupke Chupke' (with Salman) and 'Dil Chahata Hai' (with Aamir Khan).