Naseeruddin Shah's son Immad who made a miniscule appearance in his father's film 'Yun Hota To Kya Hota' talks about his second film 'Dil Dosti Etc' with TWF correspondent Vickey Lalwani.

Tell us about your background. What has been the journey like?
The journey has been interesting. I have always been in the middle of a theatre company. I did my first play when I was three years old. Thereafter, I did many more plays. I also consider myself to have a background of music. I play the guitar and perform in bars.

You disappeared after doing a brief role in your dad's film.
Well, I was waiting for the right film. I don't want to do films for just the heck of it.

What was your initial reaction when (director) Manish Tiwari came to you with the role in 'Dil Dosti Etc'? What made you go for it?
Manish Tiwari and Pawan Sony had written a crisp script. So I was attracted to it. Plus, it's a film set in Delhi- a city I love (pauses).

Go on.
It was fantastic shooting in Delhi. The film could have worked no other way. We shot on real locations. Some of the shoots were chaotic but the output in the end was beautiful. We shot in The North Campus University which is full of characters. We would hang out in the college addas whenever we were free- drinking chai, eating momos.

Do you consider a Prakash Jha film to be a good break?
Definitely. No two opinions about that? Besides, Prakash Jha Productions has been a great learning experience for me.

What is your role in 'Dil Dosti Etc'?
I play Apurva, a self-centred guy who is fascinated by the world. Apurva's values are unacceptable to some people, but they are built on needs and instincts. Through the film, we see Apurva searching for a meaning in life through his various experiences.

We heard, some girls kept staring at you when you were shooting at Daryaganj book market in Delhi?
Yeah (laughs). Now, I have really long hair. One of these girls managed to come forward and ask me if she could try the wig I was wearing.

And what did you do then?
What could I do? I went red with embarrassment.

Did you do any homework for this role?
Hardly. Apurv's character is similar to what I am in real life. The preparation was more based around being more comfortable with a certain body language, that's it.

How was it working with Shreyas Talpade in the film?
Shreyas and I share a great rapport. He is a good influence while working because he has an ability to keep people together and to keep them happy and light-hearted even while shooting in stress.

Any light moments on the sets?
Well, there was a tough moment for sure. Some boys broke into our room and stole all our costumes. And then it took some time to get the costumes redone.