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'I would love to play negative roles'

Last updated on: September 25, 2009 15:21 IST

After playing varied kind of roles from Masti to Kambakkht Ishq, Aftab Shivdasani will be seen portraying a different role in his upcoming film Acid Factory.

Directed by Suparn Verma, the film also stars Dino Morea, Manoj Bajpee, Danny Denzongpa, Irrfan Khan, Fardeen Khan and Dia Mirza.

If you missed Aftab's chat with readers, here's what transpired:

Aftab Shivdasani says, Hi guys! This is Aftab. You can shoot your questions.

Anurag asked, ur smile is also very cute my girlfriend says that
Aftab Shivdasani answers Thank you very much Anurag. Regards to your girlfriend

Anurag asked, i like ur film masti
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Thanks i liked it too :)

happy asked, Hey Aftab you look good... Would you be comfortable playing gay character on screen?
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Thanks happy. Depends on the role

Kan asked, Hi Aftab..Long time since watching your great work? Any new releases? Looking forward for it. All the best :)
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I am looking forward to Acid Factory releasing 9 Oct.

sanjit asked, Hi aftab h r u?m waiting for your good movie like kasoor.
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Thank you Sanjit. Make sure you watch Acid Factory. You'll like it

Arindam asked, Hi aftab whats about your educational background?
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I am a BCom grad from HR Coll

jinu asked, Hi Aftab, u're very handsome man... How come u dint get married yet? I liked u in Kasoor.
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Hi Jinu. I'll get married when im ready

gautam sharma asked, Hiiiiiiiii Aftab rt u Hindu or Muslim
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Hi I am Hindu although I dont believe in religion

Nag asked, Hi Aftab, I am really big fan of yours.. watched Aloochat recently.its a well made movie with very good script. Hope u have successfull movie career ahead and ur movies do work in future. Actually i do want ur movies to do well from bottom of my heart.. all the best for Acid Factory..
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Thank you so much Nag for your best wishes

neha mishra asked, i am an IIT student...i have done courses on dramatics...can i try in the film industry??
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Yes of course. Education qualification has nothing to do with creativity

bluffmaster asked, aftab ji...have you done some malayalam ad when u were young??..plz reply
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Yes bluffmaster, you are right. I have

she7san asked, aftab who is favourite hero & heroin?
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I think Mr Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit

AvinashLLM asked, hI Aftaab...why don't u take a selective approach when u sign movies?
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I do. That's been my attempt all through

Fahad asked, Hi Aftab. whats the secret of your lovely Skin? :p
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I just eat healthy

Dawoodkhan asked, Who is opposite u in Acid factory
Aftab Shivdasani answers, There are all of us playing characters. Nobody is opposite me

Ranjan asked, Aftab, Hi.. do you support any charitable organisation?
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Yes. An NGO called Helpage India

tree asked, hi AS, how is journey as a actor, do you feel that u r satisfied where u r now as a actor .
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Its been a pretty eventful journey and its not over yet.

vikasgarg asked, hi Aftab, any project on floor (other than Acid Factory)
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I will talk about my next release post Acid Factory

dainjar asked, hi aftab. are you going to take negative roles in the future. like don?
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I would love to.

daddyhot asked, Aftab, try a movie with katrina. Nice couple.
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Thank you. Hopefully in the future

kjhg asked, Hi Aftab, do you watch cricket? Who is your favourite player?
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Yes I love cricket. I love Sachin Tendulkar

vishureddy asked, when u wll act in ramgopal varma film
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Sure why not..

julie asked, Hi Aftab, What is your dream role
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Hi Julie, I dont have a dream role unfortunately.

dhaval asked, any specific role you want in future for lifelong memory
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I'd love to do a historic or a war film

aman asked, do u plan to get into direction some time later
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Nopes. I am very happy being an actor

vikasgarg asked, HOW DO YOU SUPPORT HELPAGE INDIA
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I'm practically their face for all their campaigns :)

aman asked, do is bother to be always cast in multi-starrers??
Aftab Shivdasani answers, No I enjoy it. Its always challenging

SDG asked, Hi aftab.....Whats your main motivation of joining films.....
Aftab Shivdasani answers, I love acting. I think thats my passion :)

Roy asked, if u were not an actor what would you be??
Aftab Shivdasani answers, Probably into music. I would make music :)

vissureddy asked, your favourite movie
Aftab Shivdasani answers, The Legends of the Fall

denishP asked, can u tell me who is co acor in acid factory.
Aftab Shivdasani answers, There are 5 other actors - Dino Morea, Manoj Bajpayee, Danny Denzongpa, Irrfan Khan, Fardeen Khan and there is Dia Mirza too.

Aftab Shivdasani says, Hey thanks guys for chatting with me. It was nice talking to you all. All the best.