Raaz 2 is a new take on the horror genre. We have urbanised it. The original was based in seclusion, in the woods, in a small town. We wanted people from cities to relate to it, so we have conceptualised it that way. This time, it's a different secret, a different raaz that you will discover. There are no characters from the original film. Kangana Ranaut is opposite me.

There are a lot of surprises in Raaz 2. We wanted to set the mood for the film so it has been shot in eerie places like Bhangarh in Rajasthan, Whitechapel in London and some portions in Mumbai.

You're doing a film for Warner Bros, is that right?

I am not in a position to confirm or deny this news. There are three films in the pipeline. I will announce them one at a time. At the moment, it's just Raaz 2 for me.

You also want to do a film for children?

Yes. I have done so many 'A' rated films that I really want to do something for kids. They have probably heard my songs and even had a sneak peak into my films.

Your future plans?

I want to do meaningful, meaty roles as an actor. I want to be a part of relevant stories, play wacky characters.

Any regrets?

No regrets at all! I am not the kind to sit back and mope over failures. I take them as a steeping stone to success. I don't regret anything that I do personally or professionally. Failures lead to bigger successes.

An important lesson that I have learnt is to stop taking my career for granted. My 2007 was not as great as 2006. But I'm sure that my 2008 will outdo 2006.

How has marriage impacted your life?

I am the same stupid, idiotic person that I was before marriage. It hasn't changed me at all. It took us a while to come to terms that we were married. I still call Parveen [Sahani] my girlfriend sometimes.

She is very critical of my work. If she hates my films, she will make no bones about it. I can turn to her for an honest opinion. She loved Awarapan but hated The Train.

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