How does it feel to be Govinda's Heroine No.1?
The trade guides insist that you've signed no less than nine films with Chi Chi. I'm sick of answering this question. I'm so tired of explaining to people that I've just signed four films with Chi Chi and that’s that. That way I have four films with Salman too. Then there are three films with Bobby Deol as well. Howcome nobody talks about this? People just go on and on about me and Chi Chi, because they have nothing better to talk about. Maybe they're trying to create trouble for me. That's one reason why I don't want to comment on this extremely irritating issue.

So what do you have to say about stories linking you up to Chi Chi?
All I can say is that it's a load of nonsense. Where do I have the time? As it is I've been working around the clock. I don't even have the time to see Chi Chi, unless we're shooting for the same film. Yes, we do talk on the phone, ever so often, but that way, I'm in touch with all my friends. I talk to Aamir, Sohail, Karan, Ashutosh… I don't deny that Chi Chi and I are good friends, but to be honest I feel that this 'link up' routine has been done to death. "I don't deny that Chi Chi and I are good friends, but to be honest I feel that this 'link up' routine has been done to death."

Apparently, you walked out on Aamir Khan's home production, 'Lagan', on Govinda's insistence?
Aamir and I have sorted this issue out, so there is no hassle at all. I had a genuine date problem and although we tried sorting it out (as I am very fond of Aamir and Ashutosh Gowarikar) it was hard to co-ordinate. Aamir was pretty understanding, as an actor, he knows the commitment involved in the signing of dates. As for the rumor regarding Govinda's insistence for me leaving 'Lagan', it's plain disgusting. It's downright ridiculous. Why drag his name into this? I mean how is he concerned with my date problems? For God's sake give me a break guys! I wish people would concentrate on their own work instead of cooking up rubbish like this.

What are the chances of sucsess going to your head?
No way! Success is beautiful, but I'm far too level headed to let it affect me. I know things are looking up for me professionally, it's a great high. But then I don't let the adulation get to my head. I come from a film family and therefore I know that hits and flops are flip sides of the same coin. Especially, the kind of success that I've achieved is after a lot of hard work, and so one has to look at it in the right perspective. I have worked hard and I intend to put in a lot more in the near future. I have a lot to prove and so cannot afford to take things lightly. I love the high that success brings with it, it feels like one's head is in the clouds. But my feet are planted firmly in the ground.

You're the busiest actress in town. Your date diary must read like some star secretary's fantasy. How do you react to all this demand?
"Okay, so I'm terribly busy, so what's new about that? I have been working non-stop for a while now, and I happen to enjoy my work. I'm not over-committed, though there are days when when I work like a dog. But I'm not complaining, since all committed actoors are recquired to put their work before everything. I pray to God everyday to give me more strength to be able to work even harder.

Does the competition bother you? How does it feel to be working with arch-rival Priety Zinta?
I'm doing two films with Priety and to tell you the truth I'm really fond of her. It's the media who creates the rivalry. Professionally, I think the competitive factor brings out the best in me. It spurs me to give all projects my best shot. I've met Priety a couple of times and I think she's a really sweet girl. She's fun and working with her is a real joy. No hassles, whatsoever.