Neha Dhupia is one model-turned-actress who has had a surprisingly consistent streak of hits. Last year, it was Kya Kool Hai Hum and Garam Masala, albeit they were films in which she didn't have a significant role.
As she prepares for two of her films -- Fight Club and Teesri Aankh -- to hit the marquee this Friday, Neha talks to Raja Sen about her roles, commercial cinema versus serious cinema, and more: Excerpts:
"In Fight Club, I'm just doing a guest appearance opposite Sohail (Khan). My name in the film is Komal, and it's a very sweet role. The film is totally action, and then you get a breather. The little scenes between Sohail and me are like a breath of fresh air between all that blood and gore -- which is very exciting too, for a lot of people.
The second film is called Teesri Aankh, and it's about a very current issue, that of spy cameras. About how one is victimised. I play Sunny Deol's love interest in that film.
Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar