Kangana Ranaut 'Not having to seduce men was fun

Kangana Ranaut is upbeat about her role in Dum Maro Dum as a no-nonsense cop.

The role, sans glamor and sexuality, marks a departure from her past roles and the artiste in Kangana is excited.

"The beauty of our profession is in being different characters and if a character requires me to take a break from the usual run-of-the-mill sexy roles, then so be it," Kangana told DNA in an interview.

Kangana says she made a conscious effort to not look sexy in the film.

"And to be honest, not having to seduce men was fun." she added. "In fact, I felt like a hero."

Kangana isn't apprehensive about playing a non-glam role.

"I think it's really interesting to not use your sexuality on-screen, and instead, let it simmer under your character's mannerisms," says Ranaut.

Dum Maro Dum is a thriller that focuses on drug usage in Goa. The film directed by Rohan Sippy headlines Abhishek Bachchan and additionally stars Bipasha Basu, Aditya Pancholi, Rana Daggubati and Prateik Babbar.

Abhishek Bachchan plays a fearless cop with unconventional law enforcement methods. Bipasha plays Zoey, a typical happy go lucky Goan girl who changes into a completely different woman. Aditya Pancholi plays a villain named Biscuit.

Vidya Balan and Deepika Padukone feature in the film in cameo roles.

The film releases in theaters on April 22.