I have grown up on Karisma's films: Rajniesh Duggal

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New Delhi: Actor Rajniesh Duggal, who hasbeen paired opposite actress Karisma Kapoor in DangerousIshq, says he is a huge fan of the actress and has grown upwatching her films.

The 37-year-old actress is making her Bollywood comebackwith Vikram Bhatt's upcoming film and Duggal, who is 60 filmsher junior says he is nostalgic about starring with her.

"I still remember being in school when she had alreadystarted working in films. I have grown up on her films likePrem Qaidi, Jigar, Deedar, Anari, Khuddaar, GopiKishan and Raja Babu. When I was cramming through schoolbooks, she was already making it big in the industry. Nowtoday when she is returning after a hiatus with DangerousIshq, I am thrilled to be her leading man," Duggal told PTI.

The model-turned-actor Rajniesh, who shot to limelightwith 1920 three years back said that the actress never madehim feel like a newcomer and helped him rehearse hisdialogues.

"She is a pleasant personality who strikes a good balancebetween being a professional and a comfortable co-actor. Shenever came with any baggage or something. We rehearsed andspent time in understanding our scenes. I have seen that forKarisma, all that matters is how to perform in front of thecamera," he said.

Right from the day it was announced Dangerous Ishq hasbeen pitched as Karisma's comeback film but Duggal says hisrole in the film is equally important.

"It is obvious that Dangerous Ishq is a Karisma centricfilm but I too have a very important role in the film. Afterall it is that of a main male lead in the film. Once I tookthe narration, I knew that this role would get me a lot ofthings. I can trust Vikram sir if he feels I am the right fitfor this role," he said.

Dangerous Ishq is a romantic thriller in 3D and Duggalsays one can expect a lot of thrills and suspense.

"There is a lot of drama and certain stunningrevelations. There is a lot of suspense here with goodelements of thrill. Since the film has been shot in 3D, thethrill element takes a different preposition altogether,"Rajniesh said.

The film also stars Divya Dutta, Jimmy Shergill and willhit the theatres on May 11.