While Aisa jadoo from Khakee had the nation dancing to her tune, the sultry seductress in Masti sent a heat wave across all male bastions in India.

Unfortunately for the former Miss Universe, her releases in 2005 -- Elaan and Insaan -- have failed at the box-office.

Lara is now readying for Vikram Bhatt's Jurm, her third release this year.

Before the conversation can begin, though, she wants to clear a misconception.

"There have been rumours that I am suffering from jaundice. It is not true. I was down with a bout of viral fever," she says.