Sidharth Malhotra considers Shah Rukh Khan his mentor

Sidharth Malhotra

Actor Sidharth Malhotra says he is thankful to superstar Shah Rukh Khan for mentoring him and showing him the path to be a better actor while working together on 'My Name Is Khan'. In an appearance on Zoom's 'Yaar Mera Superstar Season 2', Sidharth spoke about Shah Rukh and his forthcoming film 'Aiyaary', read a statement.

"I was an assistant director for the film 'My Name Is Khan' and Shah Rukh Sir shared useful tips on his mantra to being successful in the competitive glamour industry of Bollywood," Sidharth said.

"He shared valuable advice on paying attention to detail, absorbing and using the props around to enhance one's performance. My experience was enriching and it was 'The Best Film school' filled with fun, confusion, goof ups and a lot of hard work. I am grateful for the experience and thankful to SRK for shaping me into a better actor," added the "A Gentleman" star. The episode will air on Saturday.

Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here.

Download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go