The posters and promos of "Barah Aana" may call it "a comedy of real life" but actor Naseeruddin Shah insists it is not a comic film but an example of "responsible" cinema.

"I will not say that it is a comedy film, it is very serious film and an example of responsible cinema," Shah said.

According to the actor, those films come in the "responsible" cinema category which "do not aim at multiplying investment, do not go with a tried-and-tested formula and which try to present an accurate picture".

"Barah Aana" is a story about three friends -- a driver played by Naseeruddin, watchman (Vijay Raaz) and waiter (Arjun Mathur who was last seen in "Luck by Chance"). Living in the slums of Dharavi, the trio soon falls in to crime and story progresses as their life changes thereafter.

Raja Menon, whose last film "Bas Yun Hi" starring Nandita Das and Purab Kohli, did not perform well at the box office, said his upcoming venture deals with life and the humour involved in it.

He also explained the significance of the unique title and said: "'Barah aana' means 75 paise and our title signifies the quarter and not the full worth awarded to the efforts of a common man."