Vikram Bhatt is known for giving newcomers multiple opportunities if he finds them promising enough.

The biggest example has been that of Aftab Shivdasani who has featured in maximum number of films with the director, right from the days of 'Kasoor' to soon-to-be-released '1920 - Evil Returns'.

The story has been the same for the leading ladies as well, most recent being Tia Bajpai who was launched with horror flick '1920' and followed it up with 'Lanka'.

While she would be pairing up with Aftab in '1920 - Evil Returns', Vikram is also betting on Esha Gupta, his leading lady in 'Raaz 3'.

"He is mighty impressed with the way Esha has managed to stand on her own despite experienced actors like Emraan Hashmi and Bipasha Basu", says a crew member, "Both share a history with Vikram, especially Bipasha for whom it is a homecoming of sorts after 'Raaz' and 'Aetbaar'.

However Esha, with reasonably good acting skills and a body to die for, has caught Vikram's attention."

Given director's track record of making multiple films with his actors, it won't be surprising to see Vikram making another film with her immediately after 'Raaz 3'.

Considering the fact that Esha is in contract with Mukesh and Mahesh Bhatt while Vikram has already renewed his association with the brothers, one waits to see whether the exact combination is repeated again.