From a hero who tanked at the box office to KANK, Abhishek Bachchan has come a very long way indeed. Aby's baby chats up with our correspondent Autreyee Choudhury about his next big projects and more.

Are you a woman's guy?

I'd like to be. I hope I am. I strive to be if you are asking me if I am like Rishi Talwar - my character in KANK, I'd like to be.

KANK is a mature love story. Do you think Indian audiences are finally ready to accept sex and extra marital affair as a fact?

Coming from the civilization that gave birth to Kamasutra, I don’t think we've been alien to the concept. Indian audience have always accepted a good film - it's not what story you tell, it's how well you tell it.

Personally, do you agree with an extra marital affair?

No I don't.

In KANK, your father plays kind of a raunchy character?

Raunchy? I will be sure to tell him you called him raunchy (smiles).

He's playing a very open minded character, but there is a certain section of his fans who are offended or who've got mixed response.

You will have to ask him, he has not said any such thing to me but I think he's done a wonderful job once again.

You’ve two films coming up - Dhoom II and Umrao Jaan. One is more of a guys' film, macho and the other one is a little mellow. Which role was more comfortable for you?

They both are great fun, I don’t think any role is easy to perform and I would not want to do a role which is easy. I've enjoyed doing both films immensely.

But which image are you more comfortable with?

Neither, I am just happy with the Big B standing in the background.

You're also doing Guru with Mani Ratnam. Considering, Yuva with Mani was a turning point in your career, now has there been a change in equation with Mani Ratnam?

No, it hasn't changed, it's the same. Mani is a genius and according to me he's one of the most talented directors we have and it's an honour to work with him. I was blessed to be given another opportunity to work with him. I am really excited about Guru and am looking forward to its release.

Between you and your father, you have endorsed many products. Have you left anything at all for the other stars?

There is no competition. I do the work that is offered to me.