I liked shooting the house set. There was also an office set where I liked shooting. It was a small room which challenged me. I liked that. There was no place to put lights -- one side was glass while another was a wall.

Actually you end up liking most of your work but only in retrospect -- never at the time of shooting. You will always think it's wrong and that there is something better you could have done. But in retrospect you have to live with it.

How important is a director to a cinematographer? What is their chemistry like?

Their chemistry is like that of a husband and wife. They must function fantastically. There will be fights, which is fine as long as the final outcome is for the good and betterment of the film.

The director's vision is made by the camera man so on location the most important guy after the director is the camera man. He is translating the director's thoughts. Thus, the wavelength need to match.

Are there a lot of arguments?

Not always. Sometimes it all just falls into place. Sometimes you just trust someone and let them lead the way and sometimes you lead the way. An ideal director is a guy who knows what he wants and at the same time is open to other ideas. I've so far had a blast with all my directors.

What are your upcoming movies?

After Dostana there is Kites with Hrithik Roshan.

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