Exertion takes a toll on Neha

Neha Dhupia recently gave her costars and crew of "I'm 24" panicky moments after she collapsed on the sets due to sheer exertion. Concerned, director Saurabh Shukla gave her a break of three hours before resuming the shoot.

The winner of the Miss India Universe title in 2002, Neha debuted in Bollywood in "Qayamat: City Under Threat". Quite early in her career she played sexy roles in films like "Julie" and "Sheesha", which flopped at the box-office. However, her performance in "Chupke Chupke" was much appreciated and the 26-year-old is now more comfortable in romantic comedies.

Beauty contests, the actress believes, are a gateway to the film industry but they don't guarantee success. Guess, Neha is speaking from her own experiences.

-(SAMPURN)