The special bonding between Samir Karnik, Vatsal Seth

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Director Samir Karnik was sad bad when he couldn't create any role for Vatsal Seth in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana', who has been a part of his earlier film. But he was relieved when the trailer of latter's long pending movie 'Hostel' was attched to his comedy.

'Vatsal is not a big star yet. But he's my lucky mascot. I've cast him in all my films so far. When I could find no role for him in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana', I was heartbroken. I felt something to be amiss. I thought I'd have to live with that regret. But something strange happened,' said Karnik who worked with Vatsal in 'Nanhe Jaisalmer'and 'Heroes'.

'When I heard the trailer of Vatsal's film was being attached to 'Yamla Pagla Deewana', I felt it was almost fate's intervention. Think about it. 'Hostel' is a film that could've come any time. But it came around and was fixed for a time when its trailer could be attached to my film. So finally, there is Vatsal in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' in an indirect way. I think the two of us have a karmic connection or shall I say, Karnik connection?'

Vatsal, who started his film career with 'Taarzan: The Wonder Car', is still struggling to find his bearings. Now Karnik has decided to cast Vatsal as a sardarji in the sequel to 'Yamla Pagla Deewana'.

'I owe him that,' said Karnik.