Your look in "Sher" has received a good response..

. It feels good to hear that after the hard work one puts in.

It's close to 47 degrees here in Rajasthan and it's difficult to shoot. The film is about a Gujarati gangster, so we had no choice but chose a desert location.

Though I haven't mastered the language, I think whatever Gujarati I speak is good enough (laughs)! You also play a hardcore Punjabi in " Son Of Sardar ". I'm a Punjabi at heart, so playing one comes from within.

I had the best time shooting in Patiala with all my school friends from Lawrence, Sanawar, around everyday during the shoot. This year, you have some good films like "Sher", "SOS" and a Karan Johar production.

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Karan's production house is like a home banner. I was extremely close to Yash uncle.

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My parents shared a great relationship with him and Hiroo aunty, so I have an emotional association with the banner and with Karan. Talking of home banners, you've worked in the maximum number of films with Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

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My relationship with him is beyond work. When dad passed away, I'd blanked out.

He stepped in to complete some of the last rites in my place. We're so close that Vidhu can walk into my house and tell my wife Maanayata , 'Agar bachche bigde toh mere se bura koi nahin hoga!' How do you see Maanyata as the new CEO of Sanjay Dutt Productions? Maana is a great wife and a super mom.

She's hardworking and intelligent, so I've given her this responsibility as a challenge. I'm confident she'll pull it off.

Sanjay Dutt Productions is as much her company as it is mine. All for woman power? I've always believed in it.

My mother (Nargis) was a woman of substance; my sister Priya perfectly balances her career and family. Not to forget Anju, who took mom's place after her death and held us all together.

Reshma Shetty is your new business manager? Yes, Reshma is handling my entire work. She is a thorough professional and I am impressed with her way of functioning (less)