Ashmit Patel is not upset at being sidetracked in the publicity glare that followed the controversial kiss in "Nazar", picturised on him and Pakistani actress Meera.

"Why should I feel bad about it? The controversy has brought the film into focus in a big way. However, I am amused about the ruckus, considering that it is only an innocuous peck on the lips. The audiences will be in for a bit of disappointment when they see the scene," smiles Ashmit.

"Nazar" is Ashmit's third film with the Vishesh Films banner, after the non-descript "Inteha" and the superhit "Murder".

Though Ashmit is proud of the fact that "Murder" was a jubilee film, it was Emraan Hashmi who walked away with all the claps for the success of the film.

"I knew what to expect from 'Murder' when I signed it. I quite enjoyed its success."

Ashmit is all appreciation for his co-star Meera.

"What I liked about her is her very humble and down-to-earth nature despite the fact that she is a very senior actress in Pakistan. It was like learning the ropes of acting together. It was definitely a great cultural exchange."

Besides "Nazar", another film he is very excited about is Pankaj Parashar's "Benares".

"It is a spiritual, philosophical and mystical love story set against the backdrop of Benares. I have fallen completely in love with Benares ever since I shot for the film there," he says.

There is a feeling that unlike his counterparts who have played up on their achievements and hogged the centre-stage, Ashmit has always been in the background, not quite getting his due.

"I have no complaints about the way my career is going. I am doing good work that is creatively satisfying. I am not a media savvy person and I don't have a publicist," he defends.

The absence of his sister Amisha Patel still rankles though. "The family is incomplete without her and I'll do anything to bring her back," he says.