Mumbai, Nov 20 (PTI) After a series of negative roles, actor Vijay Varma's heart was craving for something different. And then came along "Gustaakh Ishq", a sweet love story he hopes will remind people of lightness, sun and hot chocolate in winters.

Varma, who has made a mark in films such as "Pink" and "Gully Boy" as well as the show "Dahaad", wants a filmography like Al Pacino or his "Gustaakh Ishq" co-star Naseeruddin Shah.

And he is well on his way there with his recent projects "Kaalkoot", "Jaane Jaan" and "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack", which saw him step away from straight-up villain roles. His latest film "Gustaakh Ishq" has him playing a budding poet who falls for his teacher's daughter.

"It is a nice contrast for me and for my audience to see me in a completely different light.

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