Mumbai, Oct 14 (PTI) Aparshakti Khurrana says he learntto be honest as a person and an artiste from his "Dangal" co-star Aamir Khan.
The actor played a prominent role as Omkar, the cousin ofGeeta Phogat and Babita Kumari in the Nitesh Tiwari-directedfilm.
Aparshakti says his takeaway from working on the hit 2016film was that a jealous artiste stops growing over time.
"Nitesh Tiwari and Aamir Khan are very honest people.
What I have learnt from them is that you don't have to be agreat artiste; you have to be a good human being to betteryour craft. If you are jealous and have a negative approach,you won't grow.
"Honesty brings a lot of positivity, hence it helpsyou to enhance your performance. What I have taken away from'Dangal' is honesty," he tells PTI.
Aparshakti says his life has changed drastically afterplaying Omkar in the movie but it is still a long way to go.
"Earlier, I would wait for calls from production housesor stand in long queues to give an audition that I don't needto do today.
"I won't say that I have arrived just yet as there ismore to achieve and I wish to do justice to my anchoringprojects as well as future roles."He started his career working as an RJ and then switchedto TV as an anchor and made his film debut with "Dangal",which will air on &Pictures channel tomorrow.
The anchor-turned-actor says he is in touch with the"Dangal" team, including Aamir and praises the superstar forhis simplicity.
"What I like the most about Aamir is his simplicity.
Even after spending over 30 years in the film industry, hestill behaves like a commoner. Many celebrities are arrogantand that's evident with the way they carry themselves."Aparshakti is Ayushmann Khurrana's brother and he saysthe "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan" actor never helped him careerwise.
"My brother's approach towards life has been practical,simple and wise. After shooting to fame with "Vicky Donor", henever offered to help me with my launch. Instead, he asked meto prepare myself by being active – playing sports, singingjingles and performing in theatre. He always said, 'prepareyourself, Mumbai will automatically invite you'.
"It has taken seven years to reach where I am today. It'sa natural thing that people will judge siblings and membersfrom the same family," he adds. PTI KKP JUR NPRDS.
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