I’ve got positive feedback. KANK is a film about grey characters and we expected it to create ripples. Now that we have made a different film, people are saying that it’s too different.

The general perception is that there was too little of you in the film. Comment.

Such things don’t bother me. It’s always the quality of the film that matters .

If you could choose between Rani Mukerji’s role in KANK and yours, which one would you have preferred?

I would have always gone for my role. I think my character, Rhea, is very different. This role provided me with an opportunity to show the other side of a wronged wife. It looks nice on my portfolio.

What’s with the dark eye makeup in the film?

The dark kohl and liner was part of Rhea’s look. The women in New York, especially in the fashion world, are more dressed up. It was entirely Karan (Johar)’s call. I enjoyed it because in Koi Mil Gaya and Kal Ho Naa Ho, I played the girl next door.

What about your next release Jaan-E-Mann?

It’s a romantic film that can be seen by anyone between the age of four and 104 years. There’s no point in saying that I’m great in it because at the end of the day, I’m the same actor. In Jaan-E-Mann, I’ve gone for a youthful look.

How do you select your scripts?

I’ve just been lucky. I want to do different things. And I don’t need to do an art film to experience a truly different role. I’m eager for diverse and realistic roles within the commercial framework.

Any recent film you wished you had done?

(Thinks) Not really. I’m very happy with what I get.

Finally, you’re doing a full-fledged role with Abhishek Bachchan in Jhoom Bara Bar Jhoom. What’s the vibe like?

I absolutely adore Abhishek. He’s full of energy and madness and it’s fun being with him. We’re both Aquarians, so you have to hear our banter.