Where has Juhi Chawla been hibernating, one wonders. And what is she up to? For all those fans who miss this chirpy actress, here's a piece of good news. The actress is very much around and has just completed two films – Sujoy Ghosh's Jhankar Beats and Nagesh Kukunoor's Three Walls and is finalizing a deal with director Tanuja Chandra for her next film.

"It's sad that once an actress peaks as a mature performer, the roles dry up," she bemoans. But if one offers any sympathy to the actress for not having enough work or not making headlines, unlike best friend and business partner, Shahrukh, Juhi is quick with an explanation, "Please, there has been no fall out with Shahrukh. I have stopped going to Dreamzwork Unlimited office because they function quite well and don't need me all the time. Besides, I have a small daughter who needs all my attention."

So is she going to be a part time businesswoman and full time woman? "Wrong. I am also doing riyaaz (music lessons) regularly and want my daughter Jhanvi to take up singing professionally." So watch out for the mother-daughter crooner jodi who might storm the industry soon.