As a family, we are very good at separating personal and professional life. So I didn't get any extra attention to make sure that I was okay, and everyone else was neglected.

Did you put in any extra effort since it was a home production?

Not really. I made it a point to be around but it was because of Abbas. Abbas and I went to Aamir Khan Productions to ask them to produce the film. I always thought of myself as Abbas' partner. I would hang around with Abbas, and also learn from him.

Tell us about your relation with Aamir and Mansoor Khan.

Aamir and Mansoor were never famous people for me. They were Aamir mamu and Mansoor mamu. Both of them would take delight in harassing me when I was young so I didn't like them. They were very irritating uncles.

Only after I grew up, they changed and I started getting along with them. We would chat a lot. They are men of extraordinary intelligence. It is always interesting to be around people like that because there is so much to be learned.

What next?

I have just finished Sanjay Gadhvi's Kidnap, which also stars Sanjay Dutt and Minnisha Lamba. My character has grey shades. It was difficult for me to play it. It made me a little uncomfortable.

Then I have Sohan's Luck, opposite Shruti Haasan. It is an adventure film with lots of action.

Do you take Aamir's advice when you select films?

No. Aamir mamu told me that I should figure it out myself. He says I must choose my own scripts.

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