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'I love Karisma's body and enthusiasm. I love Urmila's sincerity and body. I love Shilpa Shetty's figure. I like Kajol the way she is'

Manish Malhotra. Click for bigger pic!

Is it true that you concentrate on women rather than men?

Yes, I do more designing for female stars because there is a lot to do. Lot of experiments in terms of shopping, jewellery -- which I love -- shoes and so many things you can do. Among the male stars, I sometimes design for Shah Rukh, who is a good friend of mine. I am also working for Ishq, but only the publicity bit for Aamir and Ajay Devgan.

Which actress are you are close to?

I am close to every heroine with whom I have worked with.

What is the biggest compliment for a designer?

Kajol, with Bobby Deol in Gupt. Click for bigger pic!

If people comment that the heroine for whom I designed clothes looks beautiful. I think it is a big achievement. When people say the heroine looks bad, but her dress was superb, it means the designer failed. It is very important for a designer to enhance the personality of a person, to design a dress in which she is comfortable and come across as that. Otherwise, he has not studied his subject carefully.

What would you like to do in future?

I have lot of offers from rich consultancies, but I don't have time since I am too busy with movies. But in the future, I would love to get into costuming clients, working on people, travelling around the world, meeting different kind of people. One decade in the industry is enough. I will work for another four years. Thereafter, I plan to start my export firm.

Manisha Koirala with Salman Khan in Khamoshi. Click for bigger pic!

You have got a lot of criticism for Juhi Chawla's dresses in Yes Boss. She looked very fat in her outfits...

I did not work with Juhi in Yes Boss. It was Neeta Lulla. Also, Shaheed did the dresses for Manisha in Gupt. I didn't do it, as reported in some newspapers. At that time I was in London, shooting for London. I am the busiest fashion designer in the film industry. I do all Karisma's, Urmila's and Kajol's dresses. But not all of Raveena's and Manisha's. It is not possible.

Who is the most beautiful woman in the world according to you? And who best suits your dresses?

Leave aside the question of the most beautiful woman in the world. But I can tell you the best one whom I have worked with -- Sridevi. I did Gumrah, Ladla, a little bit of Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, Army and Judaai. I love her professionally, I love her carriage.

Manish Malhotra. Click for bigger pic!

Among the old stars, I loved Mumtaz. But you see, there are different definitions for beauty. I love Karisma's body and enthusiasm. I love Urmila's sincerity and body. I love Shilpa Shetty's figure. I like Kajol the way she is. Manisha is beautiful, and Raveena, attractive. Twinkle again is beautiful and attractive. Aishwarya Rai again is beautiful, I would love to work with Aishwarya... There are lot of good good things in every person.

What is your dream project?

(Thinks) I can't comment. I am very excited to do things. I sleep only five hours a day. All the time, I only think about clothes and how to design. Kajol thinks I am mad. I don't have any dream project in mind -- at this juncture.