The ‘Ta Ra Rum Pum’ actress now says she shares the best vibe with Saif Ali Khan. “Saif and I are not friends, but we share great chemistry on the sets. If he’s stuck on a scene, he doesn’t hesitate to ask for my advice,” adding in good humour, “We’re very vain - we look at our performances and pat each other on the back!”

She dismisses rumours of fighting with him in New York. “I wish Saif well and I know he feels he same towards me. We’ve grown as actors. ‘Hum Tum’ was a breakthrough film for both of us; it bonded us and got me an award.”

On a completely different front, the actor reveals she regrets working with Mira Nair. “I don’t regret missing out on ‘The Namesake’, but I regret not working with Mira. I loved Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel and I love the film. But I wasn’t convinced about playing the mother of a 25-year old guy.”

So, is the film-maker miffed with her. “Mira understood my point of view. I’m so fond of her; we meet up whenever I’m in New York. I’m sure we’ll work together. ‘The Namesake’ isn’t Mira’s last film, you know!”she ends.