28 January,2009 07:30 AM IST | | Subhash K Jha
Hurman Baweja finally admits to the split with 'girlfriend' Chopra
To make matters worse, his recent split with ladylove Priyanka Chopra had even brought his personal life under the scanner. The actor for the first time talks about moving on and how this won't hamper his shoot...
You've been pretty quiet, of late?
I've been working while everyone has been doing the talking. Ashutosh Gowariker's What's Your Raashee (WYR)? is a hard film to shoot, though I must say Mr Gowariker keeps the atmosphere on the sets light and work-friendly.
Is it tough to shoot with Priyanka after you've parted ways?
Not at all. Whether we were together or not, I don't think our work can ever get affected. We're thorough profess- ionals about this. We've been great friends and we still are.
The two of you are normal with each other on the WYR sets.
That proves that we continue to be friends.
How hard it is to work with her after the break-up?
It was fabulous working with her earlier. It's fabulous now. I don't think personal relationships should affect work.
Buzz is that Priyanka has a far more substantial role than you?
I'm shooting more than Priyanka is, whatever the perceptions of her role. Beyond that, I'll say nothing. If I do, I'll be scr''ed by Ashu Sir.
How did you deal with the charge of latching on to someone more successful?
I never needed to latch on to anyone for professional or personal gains. I never have, never will. I don't understand why I had to face so much flak after the release of Love Story 2050 . I'm not the first debutant to deliver a dud. Even Neil Nitin Mukesh's debut film didn't live up to expectations. But he was treated far more kindly. I think the idea was to demoralise me.
Why have you been subjected to so much criticism and ridicule?
I have no clue. It's not as if I haven't thought about it. At the end of the day, 2050 was just a film. I wasn't at war with anyone.
The time, your release co-incides with your split with Priyanka. Must be harrowing?
It may seem awful from the outside. But I've been brought up to weather more severe storms. Yes, these were setbacks. I didn't get the recognition that other debutantes who came with me (like Ranbir, Neil and Imran). But I don't envy them, I'm proud of them. Because they're part of my fraternity.
Are you hopeful about Victory?
Yes. It's been a tough film to shoot. A lot of cricket training, lots of gruelling outdoor went into it. It was very detailed training. It was about four hours of training every day. It's taken its toll on my health. I hope I get my due.
You're now supposed to be seeing Amrita Rao?
Today the audience is clever enough to see through these publicity stunts on the eve of a film's release. Minds that cook up these things are sick. I'm only now beginning to understand how such things work.
Some people think you're responsible?
I never spoke about my four-year-old relationship. Why would I concoct a relationship with Amrita Rao?
