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How do you handle all the female attention?
I love women. My favourite person in the world is my mother. Through her I’ve come to respect women a lot. My closest friends are girls. I like hanging around with them. My closest friend Ayesha is a girl.

And is there someone more special?
I don’t have a girlfriend at the moment.

So, is that a blessing for your career?
Not at all. It isn’t as if I’ve made a conscious effort to be single. And I don’t think love would come in the way of my career. There’s no greater feeling than to love and be loved back. I’d love to be in a relationship. But I’m not. I’m not looking for it. But if love happens I’d be really happy.

Do you love the love of your fans?
I’ve a disease. I want everyone to love me. And it’s not just fans. I make a sincere effort to win everyone’s love.

Which is the most exciting experience you’ve had with fans so far?
Every city has brought its own excitement. I’ve enjoyed the interaction with the female fans because they really seem to like me. And signing pictures and autographs feels nice. I’ve been practising for years!

Appellations like rock star are being already applied to you…
Can’t say, I don’t enjoy the thought. I certainly don’t get embarrassed by such adulation. In fact, I enjoy it.

Is it a burden being warm and nice to fans all the time?
I enjoy interacting with people. I’m basically a people’s person. But I’m at a rather critical juncture in my life. If I am friendly then people say I’m putting on an act. If I am guarded, they say I’m already behaving like a star. It’s a Catch 22 situation. I just have to make sure I behave normally, be myself. The more I meet people, the more I want to live up to their expectations. The pre-release audience is a great confidence booster.

Who according to you are the prettiest heroines?
Madhuri Dixit and Sonam (Kapoor).

Your favourite films?
“Sri 420”, “Life Is Beautiful” and Bhansali’s “Devdas”. In fact, after seeing Devdas I developed a yearning to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Are you a foodie? What is your favourite food?
I’m a major foodie. All of the Kapoors are. My favourite is the paya cooked by my Daadi!

Your favourite memory of your grandfather?
I remember I was 4 or 5. He had a box of toffees. And he’d give me one if I kissed him or did salaam to him.

Going forward, what kind of films would you like to do?
I’m open to every genre, from comedy to action to suspense. My friends say that I’ve a great sense of humour. So, a comedy is nice. Hopefully I’ll be part of good cinema, always.

Your dream date?
Madhuri Dixit. I’d like to take her to dinner then a special show of “Saawariya”.
Anything that you’d like to change about yourself?
I’m always unsure about myself. I want to be more confident.

How do you like to chill out?
I love to lay on my bed….alone. Play video games. Play with my X- Box. I Love watching movies.

Do you like driving?
I love driving. It’s therapeutic. Often I tell my driver to stay back and I take off for unknown destinations.

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