Acting is creativity: Harman

Harman Baweja, who debuts in an upcoming futuristic film, admits that he's truly nervous about getting signed on by five top filmmakers even before his first film is out.

The newcomer is the only debutant to have got five big banner projects in his kitty, including films by established directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ashutosh Gowariker, Anees Bazmee and Manmohan Shetty.

Harman says there is already a lot of pressure to perform and live up to these ace directors' expectations. "These are such great filmmakers. They've just seen my first film's rushes ... that is, my baby step towards filmdom. Pressure increases manifold since it is happening even before my first release," says the actor.

He reveals little-known facets about his personality like his passion for dance and how he had learnt Kathak for over a year. "I love dancing though I am not technically into it. Kamal Haasan's Tandav inspired me to train in Kathak for a year and a half. Otherwise, all my childhood I've imitated Michael Jackson and Prabhu Deva," Harman says.

Averting comparisons between him and Hrithik Roshan, he says, "He (Hrithik) is extremely senior and has been in the industry for ten years and proved his mettle. It is sort of bringing him down by comparing him with me. I am not actually competing with anyone. Acting is not a sport, it's creativity. I enjoy doing what I am doing and I'll continue doing it."

Asked about his on-screen chemistry with girlfriend Priyanka Chopra in his debut film, the newcomer says, "Priyanka is my senior and has worked in far more films than me. She got involved in the whole process as a team. She's a perfect co-star."
The debutant says the film is very special for him as his whole family was involved in its making. "The film is very personal and that's the USP. It's not a home production, it's a production at home," he quips.

"My dad has directed the film, my mom's produced it, while my sister is the senior assistant director, apart from me acting in it! I have to do a lot of justice to the movie, my parents and the production house who've invested in it," says the budding star.