Imran impressed with Vishal's hard work

Imran Khan, who is working with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj for the first time in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, says the filmmaker is the finest director he has worked with. "Vishal is a very hard-working director. As a creative person he is someone who works very, very hard. At the same time, he gives a lot of freedom to other creative people who are working with him," the 29-year-old said. "Be it set designer, cinematographer or actors like me, he always gives you a lot of freedom. It's like, ‘I trust you, do something good.' "So far, I am very happy with the way the film has come out. I had an incredible time working with Vishal. This is the first time I am working with such a seasoned and experienced director and now I understand how he makes such good films," said Khan, who has done mainstream masala movies like Break Ke Baad and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Khan is working with Anushka Sharma for the first time in the film and said: "She is a very talented actress. She is spontaneous on screen. In the 20-25 days I have worked with her, I found that most of the time her first or second take is the best." The actor has been sporting a beard for his character in the film and has even pierced his ears. Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola also stars Pankaj Kapur and Shabana Azmi. From: Gulfnews