Model and VJ Gauhar Khan, who made her Bollywood debut in the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Rocket Singh � Salesman of.
The Year was so impressed by her co-star that she now wants to play his love interest on-screen. The debutante who was noticed for her turn as a crafty receptionist in the film, was all praise for Kapoor, who was recently crowned the �Sexiest Man Alive� by People magazine.
�He is a calm and good person and a thorough professional. It would be great to be paired opposite him someday,� Gauhar told PTI. Though the lead opposite Ranbir is played by Shahzahn Padamsee, Gauhar says that she has most of her scenes with the heartthrob.
�Playing the lead does not mean being paired romantically opposite the hero but being an integral part of the film�s plot. Our characters shared a close bond in the film,� she said. The model-turned actress was participating in a dance reality show when she was called for auditions for the film.
�I went through five auditions before being selected for the role of Koena, a middle class girl, in the film. There were many layers in the character and I got an opportunity to showcase my acting skills,� Gauhar said. �Filmmaker Yash Chopra complimented me for my performance and that was the icing on the cake amid all adulation and good reviews�, she added.
