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'I almost feel like a debutante again. I am glad that the skin thing is over,' Neha told us in an interview.

She feels 'Chup Chup Ke', where she featured with Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapur, has changed her image.

''Chup Chup Ke' gave me a new de-glamorised avatar. Everyone thinks of me as a girl with the bronzed body. People were shocked to see me wearing a salwar-kameez throughout the film.

'There is no fun being an actress if you don't keep re-inventing yourself. I went through this supposedly sexy phase. And let me tell you 'Chup Chup Ke' was fun for many reasons, including Bebo (Kareena) who was absolutely hassle-free. In fact, I stand by her behaviour,' said Neha.

While Kareena played the mute mademoiselle, Neha was the chirpy talkative one. 'So it's a nice cute balance between us.'

She cannot get over the fact that Priyadarshan offered her a non-glamorised role.

'I was that hot babe in Priyan's (Priyadarshan's) earlier film 'Garam Masala'. I had a brief role there. That I guess led to bigger things in 'Chup Chup Ke',' added the actor.

Priyadarshan had promised her a more prominent part next time. 'But in this industry who keeps promises? Priyan did and I respect that,' said Neha, who is also excited about her new image in other films.

'But somewhere by the time I came to 'Sheesha' the steamy thing ran out steam. Audiences got tired of watching such films. But I am not ashamed of what I did.'

Neha admits 'Sheesha' had an excess of the skin and smooch formula.

'You know in hindsight it's easy to say what went wrong with a film. There were many things that I could feel going wrong with 'Sheesha' when we were doing it. Some bits of the film were definitely over-the-top.

'But there was nothing I could say without sounding arrogant and out-of-turn. Unfortunately for the film and fortunately for me 'Sheesha' didn't work. Otherwise, I'd get more such offers,' she said.

Talking about her role in 'Teesri Aankh', she said: 'Let's just put it this way. (Director) Harry Baweja and me go back a long way. He had launched me in 'Qayamat'. When he offered me this new film I couldn't question him about the role. Some things in life you do blindly.'

She is very excited about 'Ek Chaalis Ki Last Local' where she is totally in an unglamorous role.

'It's about these two strangers - me and Abhay Deol. The fresh pairing is exciting. We meet and spend two hours together. It is a comedy of errors. It is a really funky film,' said Neha about the film.

Finally, Ujjawal Chatterjee's 'Uthaan' which he claims is inspired by model Jessica Lal's life.

'Not what I have shot. My character doesn't have anything to do with Jessica Lal. I play an ambitious model who chooses between love and career. It is a simple story and fortunately I didn't have to do anything cheesy.'

'I've moved into my new place. I really spend a lot of time working out. I spend at least two hours in the gym. I like to spend time cooking. I am very domesticated. I'd rather stay at my new home and watch TV or read a book than go out and party.'

Neha admits she had relationships in the past but there is no one special in her life right now.

'There have been relationships off and on. But nothing spectacular and nothing right now. I don't want to fall in love. I want to rise in love. I don't want to go ballistic when I fall in love. The only thing that I want to surrender to is my work,' said the actor, happy to be out of the so-called sexy image.

I am emotionally committed to Mylene: Milind Soman

'Mylene is an amazing girl. We met on the sets of 'Valley of Flowers' in Ladakh. It is the most unforgettable period of my life,' Milind Soman told entertainment us in an interview.

'My wife...knows that I love her very much. I am emotionally committed to her,' he added.

Despite a not-so-successful career so far, Milind is gung-ho about the achievements of actors who hopped onto the Bollywood bandwagon from the ramp.

'People should stop saying that model turned actors are not very successful. What would you say about John Abraham, Dino Moria, Bipasha Basu, Jackie Shroff, Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi?'

Excerpts from the interview:

You have been reportedly involved with celebrities like Madhu Sapre, Tabu and Gul Panag. And then you suddenly got married to French actor Mylene.

We have been seeing each other for the last two years. And I felt that it is difficult to sustain a relationship. But I always had an expectation that one day I will have a long-term one. Mylene is an amazing girl. We met on the sets of 'Valley of Flowers' in Ladakh. It is the most unforgettable period of my life. We used to meet and spend time together. After the shooting was over, I took Mylene to meet my mother in Goa. At the airport, I proposed her and we decided to get married in Goa itself.

You had a very simple marriage ceremony away from the media glare.

What is so special about Mylene?

You cannot actually say what is special about the person you love.

You have been a woman's man. How does your wife react to it?

She is well aware of the fact that I've an attractive personality and is comfortable with it. My wife trusts me and she knows that I love her very much. I am emotionally committed to her.

Has marriage changed your life?

Nothing has changed as of now but my life may see some changes in the future. (Laughs) We will have kids.

What about honeymoon?

We had a plan to go to Jaisalmer. But both of us are busy with work, so we have postponed it till the next year.

What is your role in 'Katputhli'?

In 'Kathputli', I am playing the role of a doctor who runs a very big hospital. In the beginning of the film my wife goes missing. The film is full of suspense from the very beginning. The film is shot very elegantly and these kind films are rarely found in India.

How is the music of the film?

Tell us about your experience about 'Valley of Flowers'?

'Valley of Flowers' is a European film - a mix of French, German and Indian. The production team has made good utilisation of the resources. No one was assigned multiple tasks. I had a fantastic time while shooting in Ladhakh. It's a great place. The cast of the film is great and I gained the experience to work with great people. 'Valley of Flowers' is an interesting film - there are a lot of questions unanswered. Not everyone can understand the philosophy but movie is certainly adventurous.

It is said that 'Valley of Flowers' is a confused cocktail. What do you have to say about it?

I have nothing to say.

There have been many models who disappeared after one film. Can model turned actors actually make it big?

People should stop saying that model turned actors are not very successful. In that case what would you say about John Abraham, Dino Mourya, Bipasha Basu, Jacky Shroff, Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi? Millions of people come to Mumbai with the aspiration of becoming an actor. How many of them actually make it? But 50 percent of the models make it to the silver screen.

You have not been seen much on the screen of late.

I don't do much of mainstream films. I like to do films that I find are unusual. If I find that the character offered to me is a copy from another film or the storyline is a reproduction of a Hollywood film, I don't sign it. Moreover, I am interested in working with new people as they are full of energy and they have the spirit to do something different.

A Tamil film which is a very interesting project. I cannot tell you about the rest.

You have already ventured into the field of film production. What about direction?

I am interested more in production. I'm also looking forward to international production projects. Direction is a difficult and complex job.

What are your plans for future?

I will work like I do.

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