I am single: Shahid Kapoor

"You know what to expect from him if you ask me nasty questions," he grins. But he doesn't need the canine. He fields all queries with utmost comfort. Read on for excerpts…

How's 2012 looking for you? I've decided to do three films a year from here on, but where are the scripts? I reject most of the ones offered to me. There are three films in the offing currently. I am doing Maneesh Sharma's film for Yash Raj Films. There's also Kunal Kohli's Teri Meri Kahani (working title).

There's a Karan Johar film… It is too premature to talk about that. I'd be happy to work with him. I'm sure it will happen at some point. We have been meeting and have been friends, formally and informally.

Let's chat about your buddy Ranbir. This is a new thing I've heard - do-teen din saath bita lete hai (spend two-three days together) and people term you as best friends. Ranbir and I know each other and he seems like a chilled out chap. 'Friend' is a word I use for people I know will stand by me when things are not going well.

There were reports that fans screamed for Ranbir, while you were ignored, in Hong Kong recently… I was very surprised to read that. When Ranbir and I were together in Hong Kong, there was no third person present. Ranbir is a chilled out guy so I am sure he would not have said anything about our time together. So I fail to understand where such ridiculous stories about some screaming fans comes from.

So who do you think are your rivals? I don't see any of my colleagues as rivals. I don't think our generation needs to do that. We are a chilled out lot and we should all be happy. I am not an insecure person. For me, insecurity comes when something I do does not come across the way I thought it would. It would come if I had nothing more to say as an actor. I have a long way to go!

How's your equation with Priyanka Chopra today? Very good! She is great fun, a good co-star, a fine actor, neighbour and friend.

What about Bipasha and Anushka (Sharma)… (Jokingly calls out to Kaizer) Let me just say that the day I'm in love, I will hold her hand and walk with pride. I think I am single…

You "think"? According to my last memory, I am single (laughs)!

When Ranbir and I were together in Hong Kong, there was no third person present. Ranbir is a chilled out guy so I am sure he would not have said anything about our time together. So I fail to understand where such ridiculous stories about some screaming fans comes from.

May be the fans who were screaming leaked it... or may be Neetu did it 😆