Shahid Kapoor Is Paternal Figure To Me: Ishaan Khatter

Budding actor Ishaan Khatter says his brother and Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is an inspiring father figure to him.

Ishaan is gearing up for his debut film, iconic Iranian director Majid Majidi’s Beyond the Clouds.

Asked if he feels any sense of competition with Shahid, Ishaan told the media here on Monday: “Shahid is a paternal figure to me. He is almost like a teacher.

“All my life I have learnt so much by watching him. I can’t possibly consider him as a competition to me and in fact, I would say we are a team.”

The actor was present for the trailer launch of the film along with Majidi, lead actress Malavika Mohanan and music director A.R. Rahman among others.

Ishaan said Beyond The Clouds is close to his “dream debut”.

“Of course, every aspiring actor has an image of a dream debut. For me, working with him is a special and learning experience. I look upto him.”

The film is slated to release on March 23.

Did he discuss with Shahid before signing the film?