Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network

Now this one comes as a real surprise. Randeep Hooda, the man who has been seen in thrilling roles so far (D and RISK were underworld and cop thrillers respectively, his segment in DARNA ZAROORI HAI was a horror thriller while RU BA RU, a romantic thriller) could well have enjoyed a guitar, keyboard or drum sticks in hand had he taken up the offer of ROCK ON.

"Yes, I was offered ROCK ON though at that time I didn't go for it. It happens; you take some decisions at some point in time and believe them to be right. There isn't any point thinking whether it was indeed right or wrong down the line", says Randeep in a cool manner.

"If I had signed ROCK ON, I may have worked with Shahana (Goswami) twice since I was already doing RU BA RU with her. Anyways, I wanted to work on only one film at a time and when ROCK ON came to me, I was busy with MERE KHWABON MEIN JO AAYE. However, I can confidently say that Shahana has been much better in RU BA RU when compared to ROCK ON."

Oh really?

"Yup, that's true", says Randeep animatedly, "See, Shahana had a part to play in ROCK ON but still the film didn't revolve around her. Here, in case of RU BA RU, the film is centered entirely on both of us. We are seen throughout the length of the film and Shahana gets to demonstrate quite a few nuances of her character. Also, since RU BA RU was being shot earlier, she has certain newness to her; a bit of rough edges in fact, which worked for her."

"I have worked with a few actresses so far but Shahana is indeed the best", smiles Randeep, "And the best part about her is that you never feel she is acting. This is what makes her presence in a frame so interesting."