Mumbai, Sep 24 - When 'Love Story 2050' tanked at the box office, not many in Bollywood were willing to put their money on Hurman Baweja. But Ashutosh Gowariker, who had already signed him on for 'What's Your Raashee?', continued to show his trust in the youngster.

'Even before the release of 'Love Story 2050', Sunita (Gowariker's wife and co-producer of 'What's Your Raashee?') and I did ask each other if the fate of Hurman's debut flick would make any difference to our decision? The answer was 'No',' Gowariker told IANS.

'Why just 'Love Story 2050', we were prepared even if 'Victory' (Hurman's second film) wouldn't have worked,' the filmmaker said.

Gowariker began shooting for the film even as things didn't look bright for 'Victory'.

'It's unfortunate that 'Victory' didn't work, but its success or failure was never going to make any difference to our venture,' he added.

Support also came from Ronnie Screwvala, whose UTV Motion Pictures has co-produced the film with Ashutosh Gowariker Productions.

'Ronnie was always there behind the film and Hurman. He too strongly feels that even if a couple of movies didn't work for Hurman, he was always going to be someone who would go on to stay for a long time.

'Meanwhile, we commenced the shoot for 'What's Your Raashee?' and never looked back,' the director said.

With his latest film, Gowariker has moved from making historical 'Jodhaa Akbar', a period film like 'Lagaan', and a socially relevant film in 'Swades' to something much lighter and contemporary.

The film also stars Priyanka Chopra, who plays the role of 12 girls who meet bride-hunting NRI Yogesh Patel (Hurman).