From Jolly LLB to now Guddu Rangeela, director Subhash Kapoor and actor Arshad Warsi seem to not just be fond of each other, they enjoy working together which is why they will now also be working on the sequel of Jolly LLB.

While Subhash is serious and Arshad chilled out, they are both bright and like each other's company and sensibilities. In an exclusive conversation with the Bombay Times, ahead of their next film Guddu Rangeela, an entertainer set in Haryana, they talk about what makes their jodi work. Excerpts:

You work with a lot of people, but some people stand out of the box. For me, Raju Hirani was that person, not because he gave me a film but in fact, I did the film with him initially because he is a nice person.Raju came into my life, moved on and I never thought I would ever meet anyone again in my life like him, till I met Subhash. When I heard his narration, apart from listening to the script, I completely study the person and am trying to judge whether he is capable of being a director or not. You don't need to be the best assistant in the world to be a good director. Steven Spielberg's assistant might be the worst director in the world. For me, it's purely about the mind and whether you have the right sensibility. And that's why we have a handful of good directors and I had that feeling about Subhash. Of course, I loved the script ofJolly LLB, but once we started working, my thought was confirmed. Raju and Subhash are both immensely talented. They also have the same style of working.

Raju will not let you go till he gets the take he wants. Subhash too will not let you go till he gets the take he wants. The dedication to their work and their genuine sincerity is the same. There are people who are directors and then there are people who like the idea of feeling like directors, as it makes them look intelligent. These are directors. You can't buy a Raju Hirani. You can't buy Subhash Kapoor. You can't tell Raju I am giving you `15 crores, direct my film. He will direct only if he has a story to tell. As an actor, we are all frauds and lazy at times. We will lie to you at times saying this is my best take. And there are very few directors who will catch that and most will get fooled. Few will ask for another take. Raju and Subhash catch that. Throughout the time I worked in Jolly LLB, I was not comfortable and was in pain as I was made to slog, but I was fine with it. For me, it has been great working with Subhash. I would often tell him, 'You being a first-time director, we don't need to be nice to each other. Because if this film is a hit, then you will work with a bigger actor and if this film is a flop, then I will not work with you. So either ways, let's not be nice to each other. Let's just do our job.' But then despite Jolly LLB being a success, he narrated Guddu Rangeela to me and I was pleasantly surprised.