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ever since she met Britain-based businessman Raj Kundra. And she hopes their relationship will be for keeps.

"Raj is a huge support. I don't deny his presence. I'd expect it to culminate into something permanent. But there's too much

speculation about it. Anything I say about my relationship will be misconstrued," Shilpa told IANS in an interview.

Are you happy in the relationship?

"What do you think? Would I be in a relationship if I wasn't happy?"

Asked whether Raj had taken hold of her life and career, she said: "No. All my vital decisions are still taken by my father.

He's 67 and still very strong, touch wood. I keep telling my beautiful mother she has contributed nothing to my looks."

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So where does your love life with Raj Kundra stand now?

It's not standing.

So where is it sitting?

It's there. He's a huge support. I don't deny his presence. Why should I?

Is this love for keeps?

I'm not god to decide that. I'd expect it to culminate into something permanent. But there's too much speculation about it.

Anything I say about my relationship will be misconstrued. As of now my plate is full.

Are you happy in the relationship?

What do you think? Would I be in a relationship if I wasn't happy?

What does Raj think of your movies?

He's a complete movie buff. He sees all my films.

Will he produce a film for you?

No, he's helping me with my film-production plans. He has produced a film before. So he's experienced.