SAMMIR DATTANI: HAPPY WITH CHOCOLATE HERO

Excerpts of his recent chat:

What is 'Mukhbiir' all about?

'Mukhbiir' is an intelligent story about the working of the intelligence bureau. It's the story of a boy who is a mukhbir (informer) of the Intelligence Bureau.

What's your character in 'Mukhbiir'?

I am playing the role of an informer who provides news to the Intelligence Bureau about the underworld.

What made you choose this action movie?

Isn't it that you want to change your chocolate boy image through this movie?

No, it's not true. I am happy with my present image. I am doing some more love stories and, in fact, in this movie too you will come across a love story too.

Have you done any research for this movie?

Yes, before playing this character I have done research. In this movie, Mani Shankar has a lot of data regarding my character. Moreover, the script has been written in such a way that it helps me a lot me to understand my character.

Aren't you working with Raima Sen after six years? How is the experience of working with her?

You are doing Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Corporate', what's your character in that?

In 'Corporate' I am playing the role of Anmol, a young executive, who has just passed his MBA and doing his first job. It's all about his experience in the corporate world.

What are your other projects?

Besides 'Corporate', which is going to release in July, there is 'Mukhbiir' that will be released near Deepawali. There is one more titled 'Marathon', which will release in December.

What do you see before accepting any offer?