Karan Razdan seems to have mastered the art of completing films in record time, be it "Girlfriend", which was completed in 26 days, or his scheduled-for-release film "Eight", which he shot in 30 days flat.

The latest on his front is "Umar", a film dealing with the trials and tribulations of old age, which he recently wrapped up in an incredible 26-day shoot in London.

"The fact is that none of my films have taken more than 32 days for completion. That's because I have always planned my films in meticulous detail from start to finish. The more organised you are, the faster it is," smiles Razdan.

London has become his favourite haunt, with "Umar" being his third film shot in London after "Roshni" (still awaiting release) and "Eight".

Incidentally, Razdan had a lucky escape from the London blasts July 7 when he opted to shoot at another location 40 minutes away from the vicinity of the underground railway system. "I thank my stars for that. Sometimes such incidents make you realise the value of life," he says.

"Umar" marks Razdan's digression to a more serious genre of films from the bold and sensuous films he is known for. "That's an image created by the media. Why does everyone forget that I was also associated with 'Diljale' and 'Dushmani'?" he asks.