Sex bomb, Kiss-Miss, Bimbo.... Post 'Khwashish', Mallika Sherawat has been getting every possible moniker, there is, for a glam doll like her. But one man who doesn't share these sentiments is noted producer-director, Mahesh Bhatt.

Look through the eyes of Bhatt and he'll paint the totally different picture for Mallika, who created sensation with her 17 kisses.

"She is talented and she is prepared to walk that extra mile to get there. Mark my words, she will make a great name for herself," says Bhatt.

The eulogy for Sherawat doesn't stop here as the director goes a step ahead and compares her to a veteran like Mumtaz.

"Remember Mumtaz, who rose from stunt films to the leading lady in ‘A' grade projects. Mallika is gonna be the next Mumtaz," exclaims Bhatt, who chose her to play lead role in his latest thriller 'Murder'.

No wonder Mallika's voice bears an inherent joy when she exclaims, "I am what I am because of 'Khwahish'. But I've moved on. Murder isn't just about skin show. I treated the love scenes like any other scene. I'm a professional."

Do we see some sobering effect taking place here? Com'on Ms Sherawat you can't be serious. After all, where can we find another seductress like you, who delivers upmteen kisses, some botched histrionics but still manages to create a stir.