Madhuri Dixit’s comeback film Aaja Nachle has earned lots of compliments.

In an interview, Madhuri talked about her comeback experience.

Why has it taken you so long to return to the movies?
“Because of my kids. I was having fun with them. Like every woman, I’ve wanted to see them grow up.”

So what attracted you to restart with Aa Nachle?
“I’ve worked with Yashji, I’m aware how his banner works— they finish a project within the set deadline. Plus, the film will be shot entirely in Mumbai,which means I don’t have to travel all over the place. I liked the script — it’s perfect for my comeback. And I’ve seen Anil Mehta’s work as a cinematographer (Lagaan, Veer Zaara, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna). So, here I am.”

Does this mean you plan to sign more films?
“Right now, it’s just this film. My comeback film.” (Laughs)

And next?
“I don’t know. It’s not that I’m going to do four-five films every year like before. My prime concerns are, of course, my kids. Once they start going to school, I will have to be around them. Then I’ll make another comeback.” (Laughs)

Did you discuss the script with your husband?
“Of course! We’re family, we decide everything mutually. It’s always a joint decision. It’s never one-sided. Yashji sent me the script and I was sure that this is the film I want to make my comeback with. See, comeback again (giggles)!”

Will your husband be in Mumbai?
“No. He has gone back. He has a busy schedule, it requires him to look into various projects.”

Are you anxious about the first day’s shoot?
“Yes, I have butterflies in my stomach. I guess it will be fun after five years to face the lights. The shoot is slated for mid-January.”

Do you keep track of the movies being made in India?
“Not really. I’ve small kids, remember? I don’t even get time for myself.But yes, I usually come to know about what’s happening in Mumbai through Rikkuji (Rakeshnath, her secretary). I recently saw Dhoom II which has so much style. Everyone in the film is awesome.”

Don’t you think movie-making here has changed?
“I agree. I heard people here have become very professional and there is a new breed of talented directors. Multiplexes have changed the scenario. Earlier, there was chalta hai attitude. But not anymore.The economics have changed, surely for the better.”

And than you were flooded with compliments.
“It was wow!You know one never gets fed up of compliments. They are always welcome. Compliments make one feel good.”

You are being closely watched now. How will you deal with this?
“If you mean dealing with the media, I’ve faced it all before. It’s part of an actor’s life. I’ll handle it.”

Meanwhile, “Aaja Nachle’s” director Anil Mehta has blamed critics for hurting the film at the box office through their negative reviews.

Critics panned the film “Aaja Nachle” that opened last week, blaming its loose plot for the film’s failure to connect with the audiences.

Director Anil Mehta said, “Many of us read what the critics have to say before going to the theatres and with such negative reviews coming out, it has automatically hurt the film badly.”