By Subhash K. Jha, IANS

Rumours that he'd be producing his own film have incensed Mohit Ahlawat.

"Why would I do that? Am I that hard up? This is a rumour being spread by people who don't want me to make a success of my career beyond Ram Gopal Varma's Factory," Mohit told IANS.

Mohit, who has been lying somewhat low after his breakaway from the Factory, is all set to strike back.

"Yes, I'm doing a film with Ramesh Khatkar who also happened to be a part of the Factory. He was like my guru over there. Khatkar was supposed to direct my first film 'James'. For reasons best known to Varma, Rohit Jugraj was asked to direct my first movie."

Now Mohit is in a position to let his guru have his say.

"I'm doing three films with Khatkar, one of them will go on the floors right away...in fact, this month itself. The other two will feature Arshad Warsi along with me. They'll go on the floors depending on Arshad's dates. I'm happy to be back so quickly."

Mohit not only has three films lined up with Khatkar, he also has a couple of other projects with other directors in the pipeline.

"It's too early to talk about those projects. But I'm going to be busy until 2008."