When I first met him on set, I wasn’t aware of his classics Sholay (1975) or Shahenshah (1988), but I loved Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). I didn’t realise what a big deal it was while shooting with him as a kid, but I did when I grew up. Back then, I would play with him on set and he taught me how to deliver my dialogues between takes. I fell out of touch with him as, at 25, I don’t work in the industry. I wish him a happy birthday!

Before I met Amit sir for the first time, I was scared if I would be able to even act or not. I had gone to meet him with director Nitesh (Tiwari) sir, and touched his feet. He told me, ‘Arre tum toh champion ho, mere bagal mein baitho’. He was like a friend to me throughout the shoot and matched my energy. Once, while waiting for a shot, I was drinking milk and had to leave it midway. Amit sir said, ‘Arre Nitesh, jaldi karo, inka doodh thanda ho raha hai’ (laughs). As a 23-year-old, I am still in touch with him. Since shooting for the film, I have met him twice. He told me to stay in touch and let him known whenever I was in Mumbai. He watched my film Killa (2014) and told me he loved it. Like always, I will wish him on his birthday.

Amitabh sir is a mega star but was a humble person to work with. After working with him in Aankhen and Baghban, I then met him at the premiere of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010), where I acted alongside his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan. He quickly recognised me. The one thing I remember is that he would sit on three chairs stacked on top of each other as he was very tall. He also had a nice collection of SUVs. I am not 29 and I stopped acted in 2010 took a career deviation. I wish Amitabh sir good health and more success.