'People aren't restricted to one partner anymore'

Says Omi Vaidya, known for his 'Chatur' act in 3 Idiots, explaining how divorces have become common with changing times.
Omi Vaidya, known for his 'Chatur' act in 3 Idiots has turned a popular face in Bollywood with films like Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji, Desi Boyz and Players to his credit. His next film is Jodi Breakers where he continues his comic legacy and plays a womanizer this time.In an exclusive conversation with Gaurav Malani, Omi speaks about finding his space in Bollywood.
Has the character of Chatur typecast you as an NRI comedian?
Not sure as an NRI… but as a comedian, maybe yes. And see the accent will be there, it's natural and I can't do anything about it. What's more important is whether I can make people laugh or not.
Are you more comfortable in Bollywood after four films?
I have made friends and know people and their functioning. Just to give you an example, in Jodi Breakers, I play a shameless character of a womanizer. Having worked with both Madhavan (3 Idiots) and Bipasha (Players) earlier, I was comfortable playing such a character because I knew they won't be judgmental about me.
Bollywood is known for making jodis. Where do Jodi 'Breakers' fit in such a scene?
In new times, jodis are made and broken everyday. Divorces have become so common. People are no more restricted to single partner for lifetime. So Jodi Breakers is a fresh idea that works in the new generation.
So what exactly do Jodi Breakers do?
Madhavan and Bipasha play Jodi Breakers in the film. Their own jodis are broken in life so they decide to remain single in life for good. They help people who have issues with their partners and want to get rid of them but can't say that openly. They extend their services to such people which results into funny situations.
But why would anybody need Jodi Breakers?
There are so many matrimonial services in present times to make jodis. But there is no service to break jodis. And it is really difficult to break a jodi as compared to making one. So I guess there is a need for such a service.
Do you see a Jodi Breakers agency actually coming into existence in near future?
Who knows there would be people who might be actually working as jodi breakers under cover! Even otherwise, the concept of Jodi Breakers has potential to come into real existence.
Have you ever played a jodi breaker in real life?
At several instances I wanted to be a jodi breaker. A boy and a girl may be attracted to each other but might not be necessarily fit for each other. Then there are couples who are so much in each other that they forget about friends around. Seeing such couples, I always felt like playing a jodi breaker.
You are also directing a film…
I have been writing this script for a year and a half now and am ready with it. It was my thesis while studying in the NYFA where I learnt filmmaking. It's a psychological thriller and I am pretty confident about it. I am presently pitching it to producers and it shouldn't be difficult considering it's a small budget film. We should hopefully get started by the yearend.
Would you also act in your directorial debut?
I don't mind acting in my film but it is more important to do one job well than doing two mediocre jobs. So I shall stick to direction.
What next after Jodi Breakers?
I will be doing the Satte Pe Satta remake. I have seen the original and will be reprising Sachin's part. Also I am taking up some TV projects as a host.