To begin your career with someone like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan is half the battle won. We are talking about Vivek Sharma who, on the success of his directorial debut Bhoothnath says, “It’s a great feeling to have tasted success in your very first attempt and to be associated with the two top notch superstars of the film fraternity.”

“Bhoothnath will always remain very close to my heart and I will always remember what Amitabhji told me—don’t go by the words of others… instead introspect your work and it will help you in the long run,” says Vivek. So did he pay heed? “Of course. I feel visual narration and screen staging are some areas where I will have to work on.”

When asked about the response he got from the people in the industry, he says, “I was both surprised and honoured, when veterans like Ashutosh Gowarikar, Jaya Bachchan and Aziz Mirza praised my work and efforts.”

A workaholic to the core, Vivek is already engrossed with Vashu Bhagnani’s Kal Kisne Dekhaa in South Africa. “Jacky Bhagnani [Vashu’s son] will be launched in Kal Kisne Dekha, which is a romantic thriller. The film will also introduce Vaishali Desai in the lead role. In addition, there is a surprise element in the form of Rishi Kapoor, who will play a role he has never done before.”

Shedding some light on his future projects, Vivek says, “I am turning producer with a film, which will be presented by Tips films. This film would be a comedy of errors with romance in the background and the star cast is yet to be finalized. We will commence shooting in two months. Then for another movie of mine with Ashtavinayak’s, I have signed Govinda. It is a multi-starrer, romantic-comedy which will go on floors by October.”