Endorsements are the cream on the cake: Zayed

Feb 19, 2007 Shweta Thakur

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor Zayed Khan says that when it comes to endorsements he gives preference to those suiting his popular image.

"Endorsements are the cream on the cake. It is very important to be attentive and serious about your image while choosing ads. I endorse a brand not keeping in mind the sense of responsibility but something that fits my persona and lifestyle," Zayed told IANS.

Zayed, who is brand ambassador of 'iD Rockstar' footwear, believes that his patience helps him do justice to the role of a brand ambassador.

The actor also admits that he would not shy away from launching his own collection in the near future.

After "Main Hoon Na", Zayed has given half a dozen flops like "Rocky: The Rebel" and "Fight Club: Members Only". And now he wants to prove his mettle and work with experienced filmmakers.

"I want to work with very interesting people because I believe an actor is as good as his director."

Zayed has no reservations about working in Hollywood films. "Hollywood! Why not? Indian films these days are going global and earning accolades."

The actor is all praise for Deepa Mehta's Oscar-nominated "Water".

"'Water' is the right entry for the Oscars. I have also seen 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' and 'Rang De Basanti'. All three of them are fantastic movies."

Asked if he would like to venture into television and music albums, he said "not now".

He is looking forward to Vikram Bhatt's "Speed" where he will share screen space with Tanushree Dutta, Urmila Matondkar and Aftab Shivdasani.

Zayed is also a part of Anubhav Sinha's "Cash", which has an ensemble cast of Suniel Shetty, Riteish Deshmukh, Ajay Devgan, Shamita Shetty, Esha Deol and Diya Mirza.