The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Sunday and is set to hit screens in India Friday.

Shahid, who will also be seen in Ken Ghosh's 'Chance Pe Dance', is happy to be playing a young lover boy.

'By god's grace I have been accepted by audiences in my romantic avtar; so why let that go? A movie like 'Kaminey' or a 'Dil Bole Hadippa' only helps further in getting a contrast. Your value as an actor is realised due to the contrast you bring in,' he said.

'Now look at 'Jab We Met'. I was an introvert there and the role was so different. Audiences gave me a thumbs up there and they did so for 'Kaminey' as well. But, frankly, after a point in time I don't want to start gauging audiences' reaction too much. Instead I wish to follow my instincts and give them what I feel could be a real value add,' Shahid said.

Doesn't the actor in him now look out for only performance-based roles after 'Kaminey'?

'Honestly, I would love to do different kind of films. I can't be getting or doing 'Kaminey' all the time. To even think in that direction would be unfair. After all such a role can come to any actor may be once in a couple of years,' Shahid said.