I am not inspired by anyone for the character, says Saqib Saleem

Mere Dad Ki Maruti actor Saqib Saleem, who has now become a known face in the Bollywood industry, is very happy as people are comparing him with Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan. Yes, that’s true. Saqib, starring in an upcoming Amole Gupte flick Hawaa Hawaai, is essaying the role of a skating coach and the audience is comparing his character to Aamir’s character of a teacher in Taare Zameen Par and Shah Rukh’s part of hockey coach in Chak De India.

Saleem is happy with this comparison but says that they are not his inspiration, “I am not inspired by anyone for the character. It is my interpretation of a young 24-year-old coach. Comparisons will happen, but it is a good thing for me. They are comparing me with Aamir and some also with Shahrukh Khan in Chak De.... For a young actor to be compared to such great (actors) is a great thing.”
The actor comments more about the venture, “It is a sports film. This is world’s first film on inline skating. Ultimately, it’s an underdog story and everyone connects with the underdog. Like in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, when Sanju wins the race it is a sense of feeling for everyone. So, the audiences always connect with an underdog story.” The film is written and produced by the director himself. Partho Gupte and Pragya Yadav are also a part of the movie besides Saleem. Sridevi is rumoured to do a cameo in the same, but nothing is confirmed as of now.