Debutant actor Shantanu Maheshwari made an incredible debut in the latest Bollywood release Gangubai Kathiawadi. The actor who has his birthday today has every reason to celebrate as praises are pouring in for his performance. Talking of his role in the Alia Bhatt starrer he said, “The reactions have been all positive. People are appreciating my work and chemistry with Alia. I am just very happy.”

The Girls On Top actor also added how he had to hide the fact of being in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film. He said, “keeping it a secret for three years is not a joke. Covid-19 stalled the release and it became difficult for me hide it. At one point, I wanted to announce to the world, ‘I am going to be a part of it’. But it had it’s own perks, in terms of not announcing to the world — it came as a shock to people.”

Even Shantanu’s family had no idea of what his role was really about in the Ajay Devgn starrer. He added, “They were a bit curious and wanted to know everything. I said ‘go watch the film and find out’ When they saw me, they were really happy and proud, and couldn’t keep it in.” Talking about receiving praise from SLB himself, Maheshwari stated, “He appreciated my work. He is not someone who appreciates casually, he knows what he is talking about, he is a work oriented person. When he did it, it was very special. After him, it was my best friend, she appreciated me. Then I was like I must have done a decent job, because she is very strict.” 

Speaking of celebrating his birthday, the Dil Dosti Dance actor said, “I don’t plan the day. For me, it’s a day dedicated to spend time with my family friends and close ones.”