f looks could kill, Hrithik Roshan would easily be charged for mass murder. Rippling muscles, devastating light-green eyes, a killer smile, an affable charm coupled with the T.D.H factor is what makes Rakesh Roshan Jr. click - and in a big way too. Ask any shutterbug worth his Nikon and he can't stop raving aloud about those oh-so-purrfect muscles, that dreamy good look, that abundance of confidence, the obvious talent. And best of all, ask the girls next door who can't stop drooling over the latest pin-up boy to stormed the industry.

They are the best barometers of all. And to cap it all, ask the trade watchers and they'll vouch for the fact that the Roshan dude is red-hot right now. The filmmakers simply love him, and what's more, they can't stop raving about his (yup, again) phenomenal talent.

'He's like magic on screen. He's going to be a super-star... I tell you!' insist the movers and shakers of movie town. And as if that wasn't all, Hrithik is rumoured to have bagged Shah Rukh Khan's next homeproduction (no less), to be directed by Farah Khan. Ask him and the shy guy shrugs, "Yes, the negotiations are on."

Over to Hrithik now for an online chat. Girls hold on to your hearts, guys don't turn green. But read on nevertheless..

We heard somewhere that you initially wanted to become a director?
"I've assisted my dad for five years. And it is true to a great extent that, yes, direction is my first love. But ever since I can remember I've always wanted to act. I was fascinated you can say, completely bitten by the acting bug. I want to do all kinds of roles. To experiment, to evolve as an actor. Direction can wait now. Maybe in the future, when I'm ready for it, I will direct. But right now I can't look beyond acting. I eat, drink, sleep and even dream films now. These days, I have a one-track mind. Work is my top priority. Acting is all that matters."

How was it working with your first heroine, the pretty and petite Amisha Patel?
"It was very comfortable working with Amisha. She's completely chilled out and non-filmi; so it's very easy to get along with her.

There were times when I needed her to adjust with me during my scenes, she would do that without batting an eye. Even I would help her out with her scenes. We shared a terrific chemistry. In fact, I'm even doing Mohan Kumar's film with her which is being directed by Vikram Bhatt. Amisha's gonna go a long way, mark my words."

And how would you rate yourself as an actor?
"Oh, I'm never satisfied. I'm always trying to aim for more, I'm a perfectionist. Honestly, sometimes when people praise me, I want to tell them to stop it. Call me modest or whatever, I'd rather let my work speak for me."

Hrithik what's its like to be the centre of attraction?
Centre of attraction who me??? Really oh okay If you say so (big laugh follows)

Do you think its because of your work or is it because of your incredible looks???
I think its important to have the looks to some extent but its what's inside you which people get to see and that's what makes someone popular or unpopular. So I think it's not the looks in my case but it's my work as an artist, which has earned me the respect of the people at large

you know you are hugely popular in Pakistan would you like to visit Pakistan?
Yes I know and of course I would love to visit Pakistan whenever it's possible and meet all my friends there and get to know people there.

There is no difference when it comes to people its unfortunate that India and Pakistan are always at logger heads and I really hope and pray that things get really better between neighbours and I am able to visit Pakistan.

Do you think there is a chance things between India and Pakistan would improve in the near future?
I am no politician I have no idea how things will be in the near future but its my heartfelt wish and very strong desire that both countries become friends and sooner the better because its only the poor masses which are suffering in both countries. And all these resources wasted on other things could be better spent on Health, Education, Infrastructure and Welfare of the people who are really in need of help on both sides of the border.

what would you say to your fans both sides of the border???
My message to everyone is love and peace, Life is too short to waste it .we could be helping build each others future and our generations to come will be for ever indebted to us.

So lets make the most of it and spread a song of love and happiness.

Hrithik is such a humble person it's unbelievable that for someone of his stature is so down to earth and friendly to everyone he speaks softly and gently but carries his message with a conviction. Its true in his case it's not just his looks which win fans over but it's really his personality, which makes him immensely popular.