Shilpa Shetty is single, but says she has started mingling .

What does a relationship mean to you?

You are referring to a serious relationship involving a boyfriend? Well, it's very important. I would like to nurture one such relationship and have it culminate in marriage. But a relationship has to involve the right person. I do believe in the institution of marriage, although it's dying. I'd like to believe that my karma will allow me to have a successful marriage.

How open have you been about your relationships?

I don't like talking about my love life. The day I feel it is the right time to make an announcement, I will be the first to talk about it. But at this point in time I can't talk about romance because I don't know where my life is headed.

Are you single?

Yes, I am single and already mingling.

Who will get married first, Shamita or you?

I don't know.

Do actresses go on a signing spree when they turn 30?

Personally, I have been there, done that. I don't think that I need to carve a niche for myself, I have already done that. So, whether my films do well at the box-office or not will not affect my position. But I have to ensure that I don't drop below my own expected standard of work. Honestly, there are very few good films to choose from.

You recently signed Anurag Basu's Metro opposite Shiney Ahuja and Kay Kay Menon. Both your co-actors are not big commercial stars. Does that bother you?

I feel that Shiney and Kay Kay are brilliant actors and they command their niche audience. It's unfair to compare them to other actors.

It's said that you have become a big fan of Dharmendra after working with him in Anil Sharma's Apne.

I have always been a huge fan of Dharamji. We have grown up watching his films. He was one of the most good-looking heroes of his time. He is a complete charmer. This is the first time I got to act with Dharamji and it was a learning experience. He continues to be one of the most dedicated actors. He has been in this industry for so long but he still sees his shot in the monitor and even rehearses his lines. The kind of respect he commands is mind-blowing. Dharamji exudes tremendous warmth. I really adore him.

Your film Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya with Salman Khan is ready for release at last. Why did it take so long?

I don't know. I think there were problems with the producer. It's a nice film, with good songs. I wish it works.

You were recently in East Africa. What were you doing there?

I went there for a show, after that I took my mom out for sight-seeing. She always complains that I never take her sight-seeing, so this time I took her out.

source:mumbaimirror