The smart-operator Sushmita`s revelation that she prefers playing a supporting actress to a lead heroine came as a surprise to many.

Denying that she could never make it to the top slot, the spunky Sush says, ``It`s not so. In fact, I have been rejecting so many leading roles. I want to be in the industry even ten years later. What is a heroine`s life? If I establish myself as a good actress, I will be here for years to come!`

Keeping away from formula films, the once Miss Universe justifies, `My aim is not to be the number one actress; there is one every Friday, only to be replaced a week later. I want to make a place which no one else can touch.` And we support the sporting actress in this!