It is tough for us to understand that behind the actor, there is a person as normal as you and me: Kunal Kemmu on meeting Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan for the first time

MUMBAI : Kunal Khemu started his career as a child actor appearing in the Doordarshan TV series Gul Gulshan Gulfaam (1987), directed by Ved Rahi. He made his film debut with Mahesh Bhatt's movie Sir (1993), starring Naseeruddin Shah and Pooja Bhatt. He went on to appear as a child actor in films such as Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Raja Hindustani (1996), Tamanna and Mahesh Bhatt's autobiographical film, Zakhm (1998).

He is known for his stellar performances in Golmaal, Dhol, Lootcase, and Malang. Apart from his acting career, he is also known as the son-in-law of the Pataudi family. In a recent interview, Kunal revealed how he was awestruck after meeting Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Sharmila Tagore.

Kunal Kemmu had become a part of the royal family when Soha Ali Khan had tied the knot with him in 2015. As planned by the couple, the wedding was a low-key affair that had taken place in the presence of a registrar and their family.

Kunal recalled how he felt ‘different’ after meeting with the legendary actor and his mother-in-law, Sharmila Tagore, brother-in-law, Saif Ali Khan, and Saif's wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan for the first time. Of course, it was pretty normal for a layman and a shy person like Kunal to get star struck. But, the actor revealed that initially, he was in awe of their personalities.

“It was so different, even for me. We only see actors as actors. It is very tough for us to completely understand that behind the actor, there is a person as normal as you and me. Even for me, a legend like Sharmila Tagore or superstars like Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan were actors. So, when I met them for the first time, I was also from the same mindset. Once you know them as people, they are just normal. Connections become more with the person. But having said that, it’s been lovely to know them as people. They are great to know.”

Kunal Khemu is once again returning as a police officer in the third season of Abhay. He tries to balance his personal and professional life while facing many new unknown dangers. Asha Negi will be seen returning as Sonam and Nidhi Singh as Khushboo. The Abhay franchise has carved a niche for itself in the thriller. Season 3 will premiere on April 8 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

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Credits: Bollywood Shaadis