/> She's nervous, anxious and impatient. To call Sonam Kapoor a bundle of nerves would only be in the fitness of things. She talks rapidly but cogently trying to hide her nervousness.

After a day of what she calls 'intense retail therapy' (she means shopping) and an early dinner the Saawariya girl unwinds.

Nervous about Saawariya?
It's more exciting than scary. My best friend Navneet came down from Kuwait for the premiere. She got married just last week. I said, 'Listen, that was your wedding. This is my wedding.' I don't know when I'm going to get married. But the premiere was the most important day of my life.

You've been starving yourself to look slim and slender.
Not exactly starving...but yes, I've been on a rather unhealthy diet. I've no choice. Nowadays a Bollywood girl has to look hot. I've to now stopped wearing only Indian clothes. Everyone at home is shouting at me about it.

How has the promotional whirlwind been for you?
You said it. It's been a whirlwind from morning to evening for two months. Ranbir and I have been talking non-stop about Saawariya. I'm quite shocked at the response to me.

I thought Sanjay Sir (Bhansali) and Ranbir being who they are would naturally attract attention. But why me? Some of the questions specially about my friendship with Ranbir were too funny to be embarrassing. I guess I've to get used to being asked strange questions.

When you become an actor you become a public figure. I've had 14-15 year olds asking me for autograph. So I realize I do have a responsibility towards the public. I've come to this industry with my eyes open, and I can't shy away from being answerable.

But honestly I didn't expect this kind of a response. But anyway they all come for Ranbir. Nobody recognizes me without makeup. So when we went to Siddhi-Vinayak and saw a crowd there I told him it was all his fault.

That's because Ranbir looks the same both off and on screen.
Yeah, my face keeps changing depending on my mood. Isn't that good for an actor?

Arrey, you are Anil Kapoor's daughter!
Obviously that counts. And I'm quite pleased to see people responsing so positively to me. It makes me want to reflect on my inheritance and on my future. Unfortunately I've had no time to do that. I need time on my own.

After the release of Saawariya I need time on my own. At the same time I'm scared that this phase would end. I know it will never come back.

Are you afraid of leaving it behind?
Oh yes. Specially Sanjay Sir. For two years he has been a father away from home. He has moulded me into who I am. Now suddenly I'm the bride that he's giving away to the world. It's a gut-wrenching break.

You won't get the same kids' gloves experience now.
I know. I'm going to be on my own now. Everything so far in my life has been guided by my dad and Sanjay Sir. From now on I've to stand on my feet. And that's scary. After being in the comfort zone all my life it's scary to think of what lies ahead.

After playing this classic queen of enigma in Saawariya would you like do more conventional roles?
You mean get into short skirts and all? But why do I need to wear short skirts to be glamorous? I'd love to conventional roles, but within the limits imposed by my parents.

You know they're slightly conservative. Even Sanjay Sir has been very protective. So far there has been no occasion to cross my boundaries.

I hope I get roles that require more substance than skin. If a particular situation demands me to break my self-imposed censorship then I'll do it.

What kind of offers are you getting? I believe Vishal Bharadwaj wanted to sign you.
Yes he did come to my dad. You know how it is in this industry. All the offers for a heroine come through the father. And with his vast experience I trust my dad to make the right decisions.

As of now I haven't decided what I want to do next. Let Dad decide. I don't want to follow any rules. It can be any project as long as it's a good script.

Your most memorable Saawariya experience so far?
The music release. It made all of us cry. It reminded me that the film was coming to an end. It was the culmination of a big part of my life.

What would you miss the most?
Sanjay Sir. I'll miss his guiding hand. I'm stepping into the big bad world with mixed emotions. It's like leaving behind my home. I've been spoilt rotten. What lies in future, I don't know.

I felt the same way at the high-school graduation. Hopefully I'll get a graduation gift again. Now I want to do another film with Sanjay Sir.