"In the film, there are three young friends from India studying in an American university campus and how the incident affects their friendship," he said.

Declining to give more details, Neil said, "The friendship is affected in a certain way. Whether in a good or bad way is the question and the crux of the film." Neil said co-stars Katrina Kaif and John Abraham were good human beings.

"Off screen they are good friends and their chemistry shows on screen," he said.

Neil said he did not know Katrina earlier and was sceptical to work with her.

"But I found her to be very down to earth. New York is her best performance to date," the actor said.

When asked if the film was a love triangle, Neil said there was an element of love. But the bond of friendship is more important.

"Unfortunately, in our society, we are unable to accept that a girl and boy can be the best of buddies," he said.

To a question about whom Katrina is paired opposite, Neil said in a lighter vein, "She is paired opposite both of us. Katrina's character is torn between me and John."

Neil said he met Salman Khan for the first time on the sets of 'Dus ka Dum 2' where he and Katrina promote 'New York'. "I was very nervous because I am a fan of Salmanbhai.

But, he made me feel very comfortable," Neil said.

He said he respects Salman even more now. "He gave lot of gifts for me and my brother including T-shirts of 'Being Human', his charity and a watch for my father," the young actor said.

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