Director Dharmesh Darshan is confident his "Bewafaa", which released Friday, will do well because the film's music, among other things, is a "chart buster".

The maker of the massive hit "Raja Hindustani" is unflustered. He has not given last-minute pre-release interviews to generate media hype around "Bewafaa".

"The mood at the box-office indicates that it is just right for the film's release but we'll have to wait and watch," said Dharmesh.

Excerpts from the interview:

Q: The buzz about "Bewafaa" in trade circles is that the film has got the pre-release anticipation of your two all-time hits "Raja Hindustani" and "Dhadkan". How does it feel?
A: I had not expected this kind of a pre-release buzz about the film. But that has always been the case in each of my films. When I made "Raja Hindustani", I didn't expect it to make history at the box-office. I only expected it to be successful. I have no illusions about having a "Raja Hindustani" again in my life.

In the case of "Bewafaa", I am hoping that people appreciate the film. The fact that the music is a chart buster is a big advantage. It will once again endorse my image of being a director with a great music sense.

Q: For a change, the distribution market is equally excited about the film. Do you consider it a privilege?
A: Being in the good books of distributors is definitely a privilege as long as their expectations don't amount to creative interference. My father has been a distributor and I respect the fact that distributors have to run a film. Finally, they are the ones from whom the money comes so in a way they are very important to me.

Distributors have somehow had a lot of faith in me as a director. That's probably due to the fact that they know that I have always delivered. Distributors are well aware that I make quality films keeping the market in mind.

Q: Coming to "Bewafaa", there have been several subjects revolving around extra-marital affairs in the past. How do you think this film is different?
A: I think it is the treatment of "Bewafaa" that makes it different from most other films. I have treated the film in a delicate and gentle manner, without being judgmental about it. I think the time has come to be very open-minded and I have tried to reflect it in the film.

Q: Was the choice of the principal artistes in the film namely Anil Kapoor, Akshay and Kareena Kapoor in keeping with commercial considerations or at the instance of the producer?
A: The artistes are there because of their suitability to the character, their acting abilities and star presence. Films are commercial vehicles and there is a lot of money at stake. It is essential to have stars who have a hold in the market.

It is not as if the film was planned keeping the commercial dictates in mind. For instance in commercial cinema, you can never think of having a woman who marries a man double her age. Anil Kapoor is cast perfectly as the husband.

Q: You seem to have acquired the reputation of being an Akshay Kumar loyalist, having worked with him in three films.
A: I enjoy working with Akshay. I think he's grown a lot as an actor. He listens to me and also gets excited about his scenes. He's happy that I try to stretch his boundaries as an actor and that encourages me to write something better for him.

Q: Like most of your other films, "Bewafaa" has also taken a long time in the making.
A: It has taken two years to be precise, six to nine months more than usual but that has got nothing to do with me. Let's not forget that it is a star-studded film and the producer had his own problems. I have followed the trend and made the film in only 90 days. I have not re-shot a single scene or a song in the film.

Q: What next?
A: I am a filmmaker and like a farmer who keeps sowing the seeds irrespective of the monsoon, I intend to continue conceiving ideas for films. I want to direct at least one film a year. My experience in directing six films has taught me to be clearer and faster in executing my ideas. Hopefully, I will meet more like-minded people in the future who'll help me achieve a good product.

Q: Any plans of getting into production?
A: No way. I am not here to build offices and buildings. I am here just to have a good life. If I manage that I'll be grateful.