'It's not conscious. In fact, next year I've three films. If I had my way I'd work 365 days a year. As for being picky, who isn't? Aren't Abhishek (Bachchan), John (Abraham) and Hrithik (Roshan) picky? Hrithik's last release was 'Jodhaa Akbar' more than a year ago.

'I'm starting a new comedy in South Africa with Anees Bazmi 'No Problem'. It's got me, Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor, Kangna Ranaut.'

Akshaye, who has done comedies in the past with prolific director Priyadarshan in films like 'Hulchul' and 'Hungama', will start shooting for a serious film on a caste-based marriage in Bihar.

'Yes, I'm doing a non-comedy film based on a caste issue with Priyadarshan. It's got Ajay Devgan and me. Priyan has been making a whole lot of comedies. After that I'm starting another film with a new director. I don't recall doing a film with a new director except Lateef Binny with whom I did 'Dehak' many years ago.'

According to him, his last film 'Mere Baap Pehle Aap' did decently enough to make money for everyone.

'It's just that the film wasn't hyped up as a hit. No matter how nominal, the film did make profits. I can name so many films that have been declared super hits but haven't made money. I don't want to name them because they involve friends,' said Akshaye.

The actor says he is quite satisfied with the roles he's doing.

'I don't see too many other actors doing the variety of roles I am doing.'

But he has no plans of turning director. 'I don't think about it. It's something that may happen. But not right now.'