'I am not answerable to fans on personal life'

Lara Dutta is in the news lately for her break-up with her live-in boyfriend Kelly Dorje. Despite intensive efforts to make her drop her guard, she does not discuss her private life. However, she is not sulking. Read what transpired when TWF correspondent Vickey Lalwani cornered her for a one-on-one chat:

What are you playing in Partner, which releases this Friday?
I am playing a snoopy, nosey journalist who is always hunting for scoops, hanging on window sills and chased down the streets. Often, she is in trouble, But there’s a hero in her life Salman who keeps landing up wherever she finds herself in a hot soup.

This role must have helped you to understand a journalist’s job?
I have always understood a journalist’s job. I understand that you guys are just doing your job in a competitive industry.

So, how are you spending your time other than having work meetings?
I am planning to go to Bangalore to my parents for few days.

You said you understand a journalist’s job. I can’t refrain asking you about your split with Kelly?
No comments. I don’t want to add to the speculation.

If you clarify, the speculation will in fact end…
I don’t think so.

Your fans want to know…
I am answerable to my fans about my professional life. I will make sure that even if they don’t like my film, they won’t be disappointed with my work. But I am not answerable to them about my personal life.