Utkarsh Sharma, known for his role in Gadar 2, recently shared his experiences working as an assistant on his father Anil Sharma’s film Veer.
Reflecting on his early days in the industry, Utkarsh recalled how he didn’t initially know the workings of a film set. “Mujhe kuch nahi pata tha halanki set pe dekha hai par kaam kya hai mujhe nahi aata tha toh uss set pe maine clap dena sikha jo bhi behind the camera cheez hai woh seekhe,” he said.
Accompanying his father to London for the film’s production, Utkarsh got a chance to observe the star power of Salman Khan, who played the lead role. One memorable moment involved a clumsy mistake where Utkarsh accidentally hit Salman’s nose while giving a clap.
He recalled, “Ek baar toh maine clap dete dete unki naak beech mein daal di, but bohot graceful the unhone kuch kiya nahi.” Salman’s calm and graceful reaction left a lasting impression on him.
Utkarsh went on to describe Salman’s magnetic on-screen presence, noting his ability to convey emotional depth, especially in romantic scenes. “Unhone apne roles mein apne asli jazbaat daale, aur unki imaandari ne mujhe kaafi prabhavit kiya,” Utkarsh said, emphasizing the actor’s authenticity.
Veer, directed by Anil Sharma, starred Salman Khan, Zareen Khan, and Mithun Chakraborty in prominent roles.