It was always John Abraham for my film: Pakhi

During her college years scriptwriteractor Pakhi was starryeyed over handsome hunk John Abraham And when she sat down to write her first script she had only him in mind for the lead role Pakhi has acted in her husband Abbas Tyrewalas directorial Jhootha Hi Sahi which she also wrote u00a0I wrote this script for John when I was in college But at that time he wasnt available Then after my marriage Abbas had gone to talk to John for another projectthats when he happened to mention this And John immediately said Im on There was no chance to think of anybody else for the role It was always John from the beginning said Pakhi Just like every crazy fan even I used to collect a lot of pictures of John and even my mobile caller tune used to be his song Aawaarapan from Jism It was my dream to work with him the 26yearold said So what happens when a starstruck girl meets her idol and gets to work with him too When I finally got the chance I realised he has no starry tantrumshe is just truly and superbly inspiring to work with Pakhi said over phone from Mumbai Jhootha Hi Sahi set for an October release is a romantic comedy about Siddharth John a compulsive liar who causes conflict in his own story of love with Nishka Pakhi The protagonist is a boynextdoor who wears average clothes has a paunch and even wears bulky spectacles a complete contrast to Johns reellife image It used to be quite interesting to think how John who is among the best looking men in Asia would play a guy who has the most average looks But he did it Believe it or not within five minutes of the film you will forget you are watching John Abraham she said The 26yearold who has earlier acted in Hansal Mehtas Ye Kya Ho Raha Hai says she is amazed at the actors humbleness John used to stand up and give cues for all actors irrespective of whether he is in the shot or not Now who does that There was an emotional scene on one bridge and I was extremely nervous about shooting it But he came forward and encouraged me by saying very inspiring words He knew everyones name on the setshe is a completely fantastic person she said Wasnt hubby Abbas ever jealous u00a0Abbas did make me change my caller tune Aawaarapan back then but not because he was jealous He was just concerned that his casting director for Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na couldnt have that as her caller tune We werent dating then But jokes apart Abbas is a very secure person and he has no problems with my male friends He understands she said Working with her husband on this film was a refreshing change for Pakhi Abbas never had any problems with me working in films or with him But he was apprehensive if I will be able to keep personal and professional relationship separate Neither of us carried our relationship to the sets For me he was just sir while shooting And Abbas can be a strict taskmaster too As for my script he made me rewrite it eight times before approving it and then asked me to back off from it completely But I am happy with the outcome the actor said