Coincidentally, Vishal Bhardwaj was also in the city for the Paris International Indian Film Festival, at which he was adjudged Best Director for Haider. The actress who has been inspired by the filmmaker since she watched Maqbool 12 years ago, took him out for dinner.

Confirming this, Vishal told Mirror, "Yeah, she took me out for a lavish dinner and treated me to the most expensive wine on the menu. She is one of the finest performers around. I admire her talent."

Speculation is rife that Kangana will play the strong female protagonist in his next film. Vishal retorts, "We shall do a film together in the future. But as far as my next film is concerned, nothing is confirmed so far, including the subject. I am totally unsure and enjoying this state of confusion."