Parineeti Chopra has denied reports that she has been signed for Shah Rukh Khan's ambitious project "Fan".

Maneesh Sharma of the "Band Baaja Baaraat" fame has been roped in to direct the film.

"No, I am not doing 'Fan', which is being made by Maneesh. Everybody is asking me about it. You should ask Maneesh or Shah Rukh about it," the actress told reporters Monday on the sets of dance reality show "Dance India Dance 4".

She came on the show with her "Hasee Toh Phasee" co-star Siddharth Malhotra to launch the song "Shake it like Shammi".

Meanwhile, the National Award winning actress is happy with the kind of offers coming her way.

"It feels good that people are offering their good films to me. I have signed a lot of such films," said the actress last seen in Yash Raj Films'"Shuddh Desi Romance".

Parineeti also has "Daawat-E-Ishq" with Aditya Roy Kapoor and "Kill Dill" with Ranveer Singh in her kitty.

Siddharth Malhotra, who launched the song "Shake it like Shammi" from his forthcoming film "Hasee Toh Phasee" on a dance reality show, said that the dance number is not exactly a tribute to late dancing star Shammi Kapoor.

Shammi Kapoor, often described as the swashbuckling actor of the 1950s and 1960s, had redefined the image of the traditional hero and jived and rock-and-rolled into people's hearts.

"It's exactly not a tribute to Shammi Kapoorji. We have just used a lyrical that how Shammiji used to charm girls with his shake-moves. There is a similar situation in the film where I try to impress a girl by shaking it like Shammiji", said the actor.

He visited Zee TV's show "Dance India Dance 4" Monday with his co-star Parineeti Chopra.

The actress felt that the show was a perfect platform to launch a dance number.

"The song is like a retro, rock-and-roll kind of a song. Since it is a dance show, we thought it's a perfect platform to launch our song," said Parineeti.

The episode will go on air this weekend.

Directed by Vinil Mathew, "Hasee Toh Phasee" is set to release Feb 7.

This Republic Day, skip tri-colour clothes and footwear and try make-up using the three colours - saffron, white and green.

Aakriti Kochar, beauty and makeup expert, Oriflame India, puts together a few tricolour make-up looks that one can easily wear in subtle manner, reads a statement.

* All of us wear winged eye liners on a daily basis. Let’s twist it with our choice of eye-liner colour for the cat-eye look on Republic Day. Sport a bright green or amber eye liner and wing it out on the sides. For those who do not like too much colour, wear a white eye liner and flick it outwards. White is also the colour that brightens up your face in gloomy winters.

Add lots of mascara to add volume to your lashes. Sport this look without wearing a blush so that eyes are the focus. One can add on to this look by wearing a bright Orange matte lip colour, which is trendy.

* Double the liner or create multiple strokes of the same colour if you want bit of a more splash. If you are creative, then draw a winged black eye liner on top rim and outline it with shimmery white eye liner on top.

* White is the new black so follow it. Pick a frosty white eye shadow and softly blend it on your eye lid. This brightens up your eyes and is also a good way to showcase your patriotism on Republic Day.

Add lots of mascara to give volume to your lashes. Wear a coral gloss on lips and a dewy skin that looks radiant. For the look, if you want a little drama add false lashes to the look.

* For the minimalistic look, just apply white frosty eye shadow on the inner corner of the eyes. This brightens up the eyes and makes it look bigger. Add mascara or black eye liner for giving definition to the eyes.

YRF flying high on their last blockbuster Dhoom: 3, which has grossed almost $90 million at the Box Office, are out to break new grounds with `TITLI`.

Having produced acclaimed films such as ‘The Lunchbox’, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ and ‘Shaitan’ amongst others, noted Producer Guneet Monga will aide in the international sales, promotion and festival strategies for `Titli`

A YRF presentation 'Titli', Directed by Kanu Behl is produced by the acclaimed filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee. In development for over two years, the script was selected for the Film Bazaar Screenwriter's Lab in 2012 and subsequently won the Post Production award at the Film Bazaar Work In Progress Lab in 2013.

Monga will be responsible for charting out the International strategies of this film, in effort to ensure that wider audiences are able to consume the new path-breaking Indian cinema. With her production, "Titli is a very strong film and am thrilled to be part of the team assisting in the International approach moving forward. It only strengthens our belief that as a film making nation our stories and films are reaching out to a wider audience and are being accepted. Titli is a real powerful movie from Kanu behl. It took us the last 5 years to be able to create the right platform and interest for the new wave hitting Indian Cinema internationally. With 'Titli', I hope to take if forward."

Producer Dibaker Banerjee said "Kanu Behl's Titli is a film that turns all the tropes of an Indian film on its head. Its take on patriarchy and the family system breaks new ground, making the story both universal and uniquely personal at the same time. The aim is to get it out there, reaching out to a larger world cinema audience, for a view into an India as yet unknown. I am happy that Guneet is on board to assist us in achieving that."

Avtar Panesar, Vice President, International Operations at Yash Raj Films who have produced the film, added saying "At YRF we always back strong content. Titli is a very special film for us, as it's a departure from making big budget event films, which have allowed us to break new ground in non-traditional territories with our mainstream films. We’re positive that Titli will only push that endeavor in to more markets. We are delighted to have Guneet on Titli, exploring a wider audience beyond the diaspora. Guneet's expertise with her films internationally coupled with YRF's distribution networks of over 50 International territories across the globe will ensure that the film breaks further ground."

Currently in the US, to conclude her business meetings, she will also attend the Sundance Film Festival for the screening of her film ‘The Lunchbox’ directed by Ritesh Batra.

Bollywood playback singer Tulsi Kumar is making her theatrical debut with the musical play "The List", an adaptation of the award winning French drama "La Liste".

Directed by Rohini Bhatia Singh, it is produced by Monjoy Joy Mukerji. Nikkisha Rangwala plays the lead role in the play.

Tulsi, daughter of late singer-producer Gulshan Kumar, has not only sung but also co-composed the song "Before the dawn" for "The List" as well as a French number for the play.

"Rohini and Nikkisha approached me as they wanted to use a couple of my soundtracks for 'The List'. They wanted to turn it into a musical. I loved the idea and became a part of it.

"It's been a great experience as I have rendered the English song 'Before the dawn' and also co-composed it with Rohini," Tulsi said in a statement.

"I have also rendered a Quebec folk French song for the first time. Apart from these, I will perform a 'bhajan' and my latest track 'Mujhe ishq se' from 'Yaariyan'. Theatre has always fascinated me and now through my music I am foraying into the theatre world," she added.

"The List", a musical monologue, recounts a woman's relationship with herself, her neighbour, her husband, her imaginary lover and her dreams.

"The List" will premiere at the National Centre for the Performing Arts here Jan 26.

Bollywood's prestigious banner Yash Raj Films (YRF) has joined hands with "The Lunchbox" fame producer Guneet Monga for Kanu Behl-directed "Titli".

Monga will help in the international sales, promotion and festival strategies for "Titli", which will be presented by YRF. The film has been produced by filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee.

"It's take on patriarchy and the family system breaks new ground, making the story both universal and uniquely personal at the same time. The aim is to get it out there, reaching out to a larger world cinema audience, for a view into an India as yet unknown. I am happy that Guneet is on board to assist us in achieving that," Banerjee said in a statement.

Raima Sen, who is confused about her feelings of grief and guilt after the death her grandmother and legendary actress Suchitra Sen, says that her granny wanted her to get married and she will fulfil her last wish.

This is the first time Raima has lost someone so close to her.

"I am stricken with guilt and regret. It's going to take a long to heal. Should I have spent more time with my grandmother? I guess the time you get with those you love is never enough. Thank god I wasn't somewhere else when she went," said Raima, daughter of Moon Moon Sen.

"Her last wish was to see me get married. I want her wish for me to come true," she added.

Sen, the reclusive Bengali screen goddess, died Jan 17. She was 82 years old.

"Why am I feeling so empty and guilty? I think I should've spent more time with my grandmom. My mother, my sister (Riya) and I are the only family she had, the only people she wanted to connect with. We felt responsible towards her. It's a terrible loss," said the actress of films like "Chokher Bali" and "Anuranan".

Recalling Sen's last days, Raima said: "She was conscious of her condition in hospital. But none of us thought she would go away. Her health didn't seem so bad..She was chatting asking about how her home was doing in her absence...We would bring her 'ghar ka khana' in the hospital. She would eat it cautiously. She also ate the hospital food."

Moon Moon is shattered.

"I really don't know what my mother will do without my grandmother now. They were one another's universe. To my mother, her mother mattered the most. My mom's bonding with my grandmother can't be compared with what my sister and I shared with our grandmother. Riya and I have our lives. But for our mom, her mother was her universe," said Raima.

"My grandmother and mother were best friends. It's surprising how different they were and yet they understood one another completely. It was a very difficult situation for my grandmother when my mother got married, moved out of her home and had her own family."

Raima, who has been in Kolkata for more than a month, says right now there is an incessant flow of guests in the house.

"It's only that I realise what my grandmother meant for the people of (West) Bengal. Instead of dealing with grief, we are coping with the flow of visitors. The enormity of the loss hasn't really begun to sink in. It will happen when we are alone."

However, as a child Raima knew nothing about the legendary aura surrounding her grandmother.

"When my sister Riya and I were kids, grandma had already given up films and public life. So, we only knew her as our grandmother and not as this iconic star until the time we became actresses ourselves. It was only then that we realised what a huge reputation our grandmother had."

Raima is all praise for her grandmother's determination.

"She took a decision to stay out of public view and she stuck to it. It's easy to withdraw from the limelight, but difficult to resist coming back to it. Once she made up her mind, she stayed away. She left everything and everyone behind. My mom, sister and I were all she had."

About Sen's mythic seclusion Raima reminisces, "When Riya and I were kids she took us shopping and boating. She would come home as we would go to hers. But no, she never cooked for me. Neither does my mother. But we'd have lunch together. I'd miss my lunches with my grandmother."

Raima was amazed by the turnout at Sen's cremation.

"Not even the biggest stars would get the kind of send-off that my grandmom got from her fans. And this, mind you, in spite of the fact that she hadn't been seen on screen for 40 years.

"When she was being taken I could see people coming out on the road with their hands folded saying goodbye to someone they will never stop loving. They threw wreaths and said prayers for her. This was not a normal farewell. The fans are fanatical about her. They loved her madly even when they hadn't seen her for decades. Apart from her immediate family the only ones who saw her were the doctors and the nurses who attended to her in her last days. "

Sen remained private even in death.

Said Raima, "The family made sure she remained undisclosed to public view even after her death. We had to respect her privacy."

"I am looking at her black-and-white pictures. That young beautiful woman resembles my grandmother. But I can't connect that lovely star with my lovely grandmother. Those eyes and the smile remained the same till the end."

Director and producer Rakesh Roshan rubbishes reports that "Krrish 3" box office collection has been fudged and says that the criticism shows the kind of jealousy and negativity that this industry thrives on.

He says that the film has grossed Rs.244 crore and is likely to touch Rs.250 crore.

"Isn't this the way it has always been in the entertainment industry? We suffer from the 'crab' and 'grab' mentality. We can't watch anyone succeed," said Roshan who teamed up with his son and Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik for the movie.

"We should all be celebrating the success of a film, no matter who produces it. Because every individual film that succeeds benefits the entire industry," he added.

Excerpts from the interview:

Q: It is being said that the quoted box office collections of "Krrish 3" are being inflated?

A: Why should I fudge figures at this stage of my career? Do I need to? Who is saying all this?

Q: Some of your colleagues from the industry, to begin with.

A: It just shows the kind of jealousy and negativity that this industry thrives on. We should all be celebrating the success of a film, no matter who produces it. Because every individual film that succeeds benefits the entire industry.

Q: So what's the truth about the box office figures of "Krrish 3"?

A: The truth is that those, who are being sceptical about the figures, are not calculating the collections in the Tamil and Telugu versions of "Krrish 3". In Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, both the Hindi and the regional versions of the film were released. But in Mumbai they are cutting out the box office figures of the dubbed Tamil and Telugu versions of the film.

Q: Why are members of your fraternity so eager to prove your figures wrong?

A: Isn't this the way it has always been in the entertainment industry? We suffer from the 'crab' and 'grab' mentality. We can't watch anyone succeed. And if someone does well we want to grab that success for ourselves. The minute I took the unpopular decision of releasing my film in partnership with single-screen distributors I knew I was looking for trouble.

Q: Why do you say that?

A: I haven't become corporatised yet. I am the only major producer, who still makes films and releases them without tying up with corporate houses. That makes me an easy target for everyone in the film industry. Or so they think.

Q: Are you saying you are arm-twisted because you are not tied up with any corporate houses?

A: Yes, there is a lot of pressure from corporate houses, film federations and union bodies. But we are very sure of our box office collections. It's the so-called trade experts who are giving conflicting figures. They should all come together and give one figure that is correct, according to them. And they should stop talking nonsense about how Hrithik and I are at loggerheads over the figures.

Q: Among the blockbusters of 2013, "Krrish 3" collections was the most debated?

A: Like I said the trade experts chose not to consider my Tamil and Telugu collections, though the collections in those two languages were happily considered in the case of "Dhoom 3".

Q: So what is the exact collection of "Krrish 3"?

A: Up till now the movie has collected Rs.244 crore. And it's still showing in theatres. But I don't think it will touch Rs.250 crore.

Kabir Khan, the director of Bollywood movie "Phantom", Tuesday expressed happiness over his shooting schedule in the Kashmir Valley and hoped he would be back here to shoot another of his movies soon.

In a tweet to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, at the end of nearly two-week-long shooting schedule in Kashmir, Kabir Khan said: "@abdullah_omar it's great to b able to shoot in Kashmir again. The enthusiasm and hard work of the locals was heart warming. We will be back."

Sajid Nadiadwalla's Bollywood movie "Phantom" is based on 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and their fallout.

The movie has Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles.

"Phantom" was shot in north Kashmir ski resort of Gulmarg for a week and later also shot in the south Kashmir's Pahalgam hill station.

Meanwhile, Abdullah said the ranking of Gulmarg as the 16th best ski resort of the world by CNN has re-affirmed his belief that it has some of the finest ski runs.

"Gulmarg at 16. Always said we have some of the best skiing in the world & CNN agrees World's best ski runs: 100 to 1," he tweeted, posting the CNN link of the ratings.

Actress Minissha Lamba admits that it is next to impossible for Kareena Kapoor to look flawed, but she does not seem to be fond of her look in the new Lakme Eyeconic white Kajal ad.

The advertisement features Kareena applying white kajal to her eyes in a stylish manner.

"To make Kareena look terrible requires gargantuan efforts. Something the new 'Eyeconic' white seems to have managed with ease," Minissha posted on Twitter Wednesday.

Apart from this, Kareena also endorses Head & Shoulders, Sony Vaio and Limca.

New and emerging talent in the world of music will converge at the second edition of Ragasthan, a four-day festival, starting Feb 13 in the picturesque sand dunes of Khuri, near Jaisalmer.

Ragasthan 2014 has an eclectic line-up of Indian artistes such as Ash Roy, Mame Khan and Troupe, Ganesh Talkies and Tritha Electric as well as international musicians Christophe Chassol (France) and Alo Wala (US).

The festival will also have a range of activities like paintball, sky gazing workshops, karaoke, volleyball, drive-in camping and yoga sessions.

The experience of camping at the festival gives all adventure enthusiasts and outdoor thrill seekers a chance to bring out their own tents and come to enjoy with others in the vastness of nature, said a statement.

There is also an option of luxury camping in special tents with en suite bathrooms in the desert. These are available at a relatively affordable price.

Ragasthan is a no-plastic festival, and what adds to its uniqueness is that it has camel rides all around the camp site to ferry people.

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has already released two successful singles, gave her fans a preview of the third one which is her first solo number.

Titled "I can't make you love me", the song will release in a few months. She shared the info on the song, originally sung by Bonnie Raitt in 1991, at the Guess store on Regent Street here.

"She (Raitt) is one of the people why I became a singer. My cover is really different because the original is a ballad and we have used dance music for my version of the song," Priyanka said in a statement.

The "Barfi" actress just finished filming the video of the song in Los Angeles. Jeff Nicholas and Jonathan Craven, who recently directed Rihanna's music video, directed it.

The actress, who is the face of Guess, also signed print catalogues of her campaign, Holiday 2013 shot by Bryan Adams, for over 200 fans.

"Guess has always had these beautiful blonde women as their brand ambassadors and I am really happy that I am the first GUESS girl of a different ethnicity. I always like to do things better than what I have done before. That is what I am aiming at. I just really enjoyed shooting the campaign which was shot by Bryan Adams," she said.

The actress was signed to Universal Music, DesiHits and Interscope Records in late 2011.

Priyanka released two singles, "In My City" and "Exotic" featuring Will.I.am and Pitbull respectively, in the US and India last year.

The event at Guess in London marks her first British promotions as a recording artist and as the brand ambassador of Guess.

Whenever Republic Day is around the corner, clothes and accessories in the Indian tricolour become a rage. How about designing your personalised handbag in a combination of saffron, white and green.

Toteteca Bagworks, an online platform, allows you to experiment with your designing skills to create a bag that gives a 'patriotic' colour to your wardrobe.

The saffron and green add boldness to the designs, which are available in various shapes, sizes and with different accessories.

You can choose from its online library - there are totes, clutches, satchels and more.

The customisation can be viewed on the website, and the final product will be delivered at your doorstep within the promised time.

The bags are priced between Rs.900 and Rs.3,400 and are available in about 50 styles, which are updated every week. Made freshly at the brand's workshop, the product is delivered at your doorstep within the promised time.

Bollywood stars never fail to set style trends. Shahid Kapur's straight shag cut and Saif Ali Khan's slick combed back look are some of the hottest trends of the season, according to hairstylist and entrepreneur Rishi Gupta.

Easy to achieve and simple to maintain, try out the following hair styles in 2014, suggests Delhi-based Gupta, who is the managing director and founder of Trendz group of salons.

"As each year passes, hairstyles evolve, as do fashion styles. Edgy, sharp and clean looks are the vogue in 2014 as far as guys are concerned," Gupta said in a statement.

"This year, hairstyles have taken out the complex monumental dos and gone back to an era of effortless casual looks. Busy lifestyle and a desire for versatility have changed the way we approach hair," he added.

Here are some styles you could try:

* Close razor short crop - This style involves a crew cut on the sides while leaving some length on the crown with lots of texture to play with. Simple styling products such as setting gels and waxes may be used.

* Gelled-up, dapper do - Popularised by cricketer Virat Kohli, this is an edgy style for the short haired gentleman. It is a vintage look with a side parting. It is easy to achieve this. All one needs, is a bit of mousse and gel.

* Gelled and combed back look - Saif was seen sporting this suave look in his post wedding pictures with wife Kareena Kapoor. This is the easiest of them all and timelessly fashionable. Just get a little pomade (greasy hair product for gloss) and slick it back.

* Straight Shag - This involves medium length hair and is ideal for men with strong jaw lines. Shahid has been seen rocking this style for quite sometime now. The cut comprises of long hair in the front and medium layers at the back. This cut can soften that alpha male jaw while giving you a dapper look. An anti-frizz serum is all that one needs to maintain the look.

Budding fashion designer Vikrant Makkar Wednesday launched his first eponymous store, which houses fusion and traditional wear for men and women, here.

"We have a wide selection of very appealing designs. Having a retail space gives us room to play and experiment with different styles. My designs are youthful and fashion driven," Makkar said in a statement.

Makkar, a final year student in fashion technology from Fashionista School, has presented his work at fashion events like Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week and Delhi Couture week.

The price for his clothes starts at Rs.5,000.

Actress Kareena Kapoor is not sure about the status of "Shuddhi" and says she will now "decide whether to do it" depending on "my mood".

Karan Johar's production "Shuddhi", to be directed by Karan Malhotra, features Hrithik Roshan in the lead role. But the movie has been delayed.

At an event for a tea brand, when Kareena was asked about doing the film when it goes on the floors, she said: "I will decide whether to do it. It will depend on my mood at that time."

The film got postponed following Hrithik's health issues. The actor had to undergo brain surgery following a blood clot.

"Shuddhi" is yet to go on the floors. Kareena says she doesn't know about what lies ahead for the project.

"As of now I don't know what is happening regarding that film ('Shuddhi') as since one and half years it is being postponed," Kareena said.

"I have not met Karan Johar and I don't think he even has got Hrithik's dates for the film as he is busy with 'Bang Bang'," she added.

Singer Armaan Malik, grandson of composer Sardar Malik, is set to release his new single "Krazy Konnection" which will also feature composer Salim Merchant.

The single will be launched under the Universal Music label.

It is Malik's first song under the label and it is scheduled to release Jan 27. His self-titled album will come out in February under the same label, said a statement.

"I'm excited and honoured to be signed on by Universal Music. It's a dream come true as I await the release of my debut single (with Universal Music) ' Krazy Konnection' with Salim Merchant and then my debut album," said Armaan.

"Music has always been a large part of my life and I'm very fortunate to be able to start a career doing something I love," he added.

Son of singer-composer Daboo Malik and nephew of famous music director Anu Malik, Armaan has been singing since he was 10 years old.

He has lent his voice to over 100 commercials and is known for songs like "Aa rela hai apun", "Behla do" and "Khel shuroo jo tune".

More recently, he sang "Tumko toh aana hi tha", "Love you till the end" and "Jai jai jai jai ho" for Salman Khan's forthcoming film "Jai Ho" and was also among the top eight in the singing reality show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs”.

The music label is also happy to have the singer on board.

"At the age of 18, he's a brilliant singer, performer, musician all-in-one and it's not often an artist like him comes along...he's a superstar in the making," said Sunil D'Sa, vice president, marketing.

Indian director Neeraj Ghaywan was handed over the 2014 Sundance Institute/Mahindra Global Filmmaking Award in Park City, Utah, US for his film "Fly Away Solo".

He received the award Tuesday night.

Ghaywan, who has worked with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs of Wasseypur" and as the second unit director on "Ugly", made "Fly Away Solo" based on four lives - a lower caste boy hopelessly in love, a daughter torn with guilt, a father sinking in greed and a spirited kid craving for a family.

The movie focuses on how their lives intersect along the Ganges river and all of them yearn to escape the constrictions of a small town.

The other winners at the event were Hong Khaou for "Monsoon', Tobias Lindholm for "A War" and Ashlee Page for "Archive".

The four filmmakers will receive a cash award of $10,000, attendance at the Sundance Film Festival for targeted industry and creative meetings, year-round mentoring from Institute staff and creative advisors, eligibility to participate in a Sundance Institute Lab and ongoing creative and strategic support from Sundance Institute's Feature Film Program.

The awards were presented by Rohit Khattar, chairman, Mumbai Mantra, Michelle Satter, founding director, Feature Film Program, Sundance Institute and Paul Federbush, international director, Feature Film Program, Sundance Institute.

"Sundance Institute shares with Mahindra Group a joint global commitment to nurturing new artists," Sundance Institute president and founder Robert Redford said in a statement.

Currently in its fourth year, the Sundance Institute/ Mahindra Global Filmmaking Award is part of a collaboration that exemplifies a commitment to and support of world cinema by Indian industrial conglomerate Mahindra Group and the nonprofit Sundance Institute.

Braahtii, a known clothing brand in Pakistan and the brain child of designer Huma Nassr, has made its foray in India with first-ever outlet opening here.

Located at the Greater Kailash's M Block Market in south Delhi, the store has wooden interiors, and reflects a Pakistani aura.

"We have been doing one of the most popular labeds in Pakistan and now have stepped towards India. The appreciation and welcome in India has made me confident to launch my first store in New Delhi. The store expresses my designs and I am thankful to all my customers for encouraging and supporting me," said Huma.

The label signifies contemporary fashion which is influenced by the modern woman's of today, and hence the designs comprise stylish drapes, suits, and other ethnic attire.

"The designs are easy to wear and anyone who has confidence can flaunt it," said the designer.

Huma Nassr is a well-known and famous brand name based out of Lahore in Pakistan. The brand Braathi was established in 2002.

For Bollywood's current heartthrob Siddharth Malhotra, "Hasee Toh Phasee" is not just a film title. He actually believes in the dictum and says the best way to impress girls is to "chase them" and "make them laugh".

"Laughter always works, compliments work...so does being honest. Girls like it when you chase them. They like compliments. They like it when you use various means to get their attention," Siddharth told IANS in an interview.

The mantra is to keep your women happy, says the actor.

"I think for boys, if the girl laughs, it is a good thing. It means that the boy at least has a chance. All boys should try it...be it in a relationship or friendship, keep your girls happy," he said.

Directed by Vinil Mathew "Hasee Toh Phasee" also stars Parineeti Chopra and promises to be much more than a regular romantic comedy.

"It is very high on content. It is a very intimate film. The characters are very different. I am playing a character who is stressed out, lost and sentimental. He meets this girl who is a bit cracked," he said.

Siddharth made his acting debut with Karan Johar's "Student Of The Year" (SOTY) along with fellow debutants Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. The film enjoyed good success at the box office and the candyfloss romance was a sheer example of the grandeur and elegance of a film directed by Karan.

"Hasee Toh Phasee", again produced by Karan, is however different from SOTY, said Siddharth.

Talking about his character, Siddharth said that he is "not a typical hero".

"He is not so successful...he is under pressure and is the most stressed out character in the film," he said.

The film did not only allow Siddharth to play something new but also gave him a chance to be back home in Delhi. Being born and brought up here, the actor misses his family and friends when he is in Mumbai.

"I don't have family there. You miss hanging out with cousins and old school friends. You miss that comfort zone and support system," he said, adding that he makes it a point to visit home "once every two months".

The weather is another thing that attracts Siddharth.

"The more time I spend in Mumbai, the more I want to come here. Delhi has winter and Mumbai doesn't; so we get to wear these cool clothes here. I miss the food, family interactions, and places to go. Delhi has changed, but it still has that family charm to it," he said.

A former model, Siddharth had his own share of struggle and before his big break, he even worked as an assistant director in Karan's "My Name Is Khan". He feels the key to success is to keep on moving forward and taking whatever work you get.

"The advice is to not sit at home and wait for that phone call. You should keep doing something or the other...anything which you do will help you as an actor. I feel it is important to keep at it; if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone," he said.

With his next, Mohit Suri's "The Villain" scheduled for this year as well, the actor said that he would finally be able to prove his full potential.

"I guess after this year, I will be in a better position to see where I am headed. I am doing two very diametrically opposite films. It takes a lot from you as an actor to do this. It will be very interesting to do this," said Siddharth.