Q: What next? A sequel to Vivah with Salman in the lead?
(laughs) Right now I'm just too relieved about the response to Vivah. I want to read Hindi literature, travel across the world to decide what I want to do next. As for Salman, he'll always be special to our banner. But Shahid has also given a hundred percent of himself, like Salmanbhai.

All the questions that he had about an arranged marriage were turned to the film's advantage. Shahid's Prem is as good as Salman's. As Shahid acted I could see Salman return.

Q: Would Vivah have worked with Salman?
Oh, equally. Except for the age. Salman and I are both 40-plus now. Asking him to play a 23-year old would have been unrealistic. But for Shahid to perform with such conviction is amazing.