The good-looking actor will be dressed up by Narendra Kumar and Rocky S for mega event.

"These are the two designers closest to me. You know, dressing up isn't as important. The event itself is important. Thank god dressing up for the Oscars is more of a media event for women than men.

"There are two main functions - the Oscar ceremony and the governor's ball, which will be hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Apparently the attire is as important as these two events. For one I'll wear Narendra's outfit and for the other I'll wear Rocky S. I'll take a call on which outfit for which of the two occasions once I get to LA."

John further revealed: "One outfit will be Indian - a black achkan and the other will be Western - a white slick, lean, slim-fitting suit. Both will be very contemporary in look."

And what if "Water" gets the Oscar? "I'm not even thinking about it."

John has struck a deep bond with his director. "When Deepa was in Delhi to meet her parents I accompanied her. Her parents are really sweet. Deepa has finally realised her dream. I remember when we started shooting 'Water', we never knew it would go so far. It has gone from strength to strength. It's getting a limited release in India. It must be seen by all of us. Deepa has done the country proud."

John is over the moon that superstar Amitabh Bachchan has agreed to do Deepa's next project "Exclusion" with him.