• Your chemistry with Ranveer has created quite the buzz

We both come from non-filmi backgrounds and have much in common. That comfort showed on screen. Ranveer is a very attractive guy. And all speculation should end there.

• Name a favourite co-star.

Ranveer; as there was no discomfort working with him.

• You really haven't stirred up the industry as actresses like Deepika and Sonam have. Why?

I don't know. You tell me. Having given three hits back-to-back in three years I wonder why there is not as much hype about me as them. (Pauses) Actually I am glad that I am known for my talent and not for my clothes or controversies.

• Is critical acclaim enough or are you looking for awards too?

I would really love to get awards. I love them but then after the film was released, people actually called me and appreciated my work. That was like an award for me.

• Besides Shah Rukh who else is your favourite Khan?

I love all the Khans and want to work with each one of them. In fact I want to work with every actor in the industry.

• So what next?

I don't want to sign frivolous films. I have realised things don't come easily to me. I had to work bloody hard in Band Baaja Baaraat  to get this kind of recognition and appreciation that I received today.

• Haven't you got stuck in the North Indian Punjabi girl mould?

People start perceiving you from your roles and most of the characters I have played are north Indian. But think about it, I am not a Punjabi. My dad is from UP and my mom is Garhwali. I am from Bangalore and most of my friends are South Indians.

I look Punjabi because I am fair and tall and have long hair. The first time I went to Punjab was when I shot for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. So maybe some credit should be given to my talent.

Tomorrow I can be playing a Bengali girl and I can shock people. I have an ability to shock people with each film.