For women who can’t have enough of Randeep Hooda, there’s a lot to look forward to, beginning with his forthcoming release Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaya. The film, due for release in February, has Hooda playing 18 different characters.

“The film is about a housewife (Raima Sen) whose husband (Arbaaz Khan) is having an extramarital affair. Her search for an ideal man sparks off her imagination and I take the shape of her 18 fantasy men,” says Hooda. His characters often derive from popular male icons and vary from that a Haryanvi cop to James Bond. “I’ve played a chef, Zorro, Humphrey Bogart, Elvis Presley, Amitabh Bachchan in Mukkadar ka Sikandar, Dharmendraji from Shalimar; basically, every attractive man you can think of,” he says, adding that his personal favourite is the character of a sexy model. “I arrive shirtless at Raima’s doorstep and ask her ‘Thoda doodh milega?’ It’s hilarious.”

The actor is still recovering from a recent leg injury from playing polo and will be promoting his film on crutches. “That should win some sympathy,” he smiles.