Just that -- the script. The story has to inspire you to be a part of it. When Goldie narrated Drona's script to me, I remember telling him that it was okay if he didn't cast me in the film but he must make it because I wanted to watch the film. It is a fantastic dream, a good story, and he had thought of a unique way of telling it.

Was another reason of you accepting the film the fact that Goldie is your childhood friend?

No. Goldie and I have discussed about 30 scripts in the seven years since Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai [Goldie's directorial debut starring Abhishek and Rani Mukerji] released. It was the concept of Drona that attracted me.

How as Goldie changed as a director since Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai?

He is a completely different person. Seven years ago, both of us were young and very excited to do a film together. I think we got carried away. It was our immaturity speaking. Now, to see Goldie so confident and in control of his craft was wonderful.

It is very tough when your first film -- that you make with so much passion -- bombs at the box office. It kills your confidence. But then to get up and think of a bigger and more ambitious film is very tough.

If the film does well at the box office, unfortunately, a lot of other people will walk away with the credit. But the credit goes entirely to Goldie.

In the picture: Abhishek shoots for Balika Vadhu.

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