I have gained more acceptability in his heart now (laughs). As I said, I am doing more films with him. Currently, I am vying with Abhishek and Akshay Kumar for his onscreen affection!

Amitabh is known to get into the skin of his character. Have you tried to imbibe that from him?

Like him, I try my best to immerse myself in my character completely. For instance, if I am playing a brooding character, I keep to myself before a shot.

What special preparation did you make for your role in Viruddh?

Not much. In Viruddh, I play a good son who shares a warm rapport with his parents. I am a good son in real life also -- my mother will vouch for it -- so it was easy for me.