I don't think I actually went to them for advice. Of course, since I've been growing up, they've always been subconsciously telling me things which have stayed with me. They don't sit me down and say 'these are the things you have to follow.' They've never done that, they've left my decisions up to me. They guide me.

I just remember when I was shooting my first song, Masha Allah, I was really nervous. You know, people look forward to Sanjayji's songs, he has this understanding of song picturisation and music. So I messaged dad, told him that I was really nervous, and asked, 'What do I do?'

He messaged me back saying 'Don't be silly, what are you nervous about? You're a Kapoor! Just smile and sing the song, don't act like you're singing just sing it passionately, and everything will turn out okay.'

Those were really encouraging words and really helped me. And then Sanjayji was guiding me throughout the film.

You've spent time on the sets as an assistant director. How much do you think that helps you, as an actor?

Oh, a lot. You know, before this I went to a film school for two years, then to an acting school. I've gone through the experiences and I must tell every budding actor or director that the amount you learn on a film set in just two months is something you won't learn from even 10 years of film school. The grounding experience you get in cinema, the exposure you get...

And I got the opportunity to see Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, such great actors. Everything was just magical because they are geniuses in their respective fields. I think it's really important to assist on a film, especially if it's a director you believe in and respect. You learn a lot, experience a lot and see a lot.

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