It is both an advantage and a disadvantage. I may get a foot-hold into the industry with Vishesh Films, but to stick around and get more offers will have to be based on my capabilities. I feel the market has opened up and there is a lot of scope for me.

You had a kissing scene in Kalyug. How comfortable are you with these love-making scenes?

Initially, I wasn't comfortable doing the scene in Kalyug, though it wasn't too bold or anything. Knowing that Mohit was shooting the scene put me at ease, though.

I remember when we shot that scene, I was nervous and wondered if everyone was going to be there. But then Mohit explained that we are professionals and it was a very mechanical thing. We just wanted to get it over and done with. Kunal [Khemu] and I finished the scene in no time and we all went out for ice cream after that.

There was a kissing scene in Yeh Mera India too. But here the boss is forcing himself on me and I wasn't comfortable doing the scene. I told Chandraji and he was very accommodative. He used a double instead for the kiss. If you have a good rapport with the director, no one will force you to do anything you don't want to.

Do you think skin show, being glamourous and agreeing to do bold scenes on screen is necessary?

It all matters but what matters above all is talent. These days the audience is very smart and intelligent. They can easily tell a good actor from a bad one. Body, beauty and talent together make a complete performer. Take Konkana Sen Sharma for example, she doesn't do any skin show but she is wonderful actor. Everyone likes her. People should be able to relate to the actor.

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