Saqib Saleem to star in Karan Johar’s next directorial venture

The 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti' star, Saqib Saleem, has been constantly in focus these days, with two of his Bollywood appearances lined up, one after another. The young actor will first be seen in the Y-Films production, MDKM this March, following which, he will make an appearance in a Dharma Productions short film directed by Karan Johar that will part of the Bombay Talkies movie. The film will be a tribute to the 100 years of Hindi cinema.

A source close to Saqib recently said, "Saqib is part of not one but two films with big banners- YRF and Dharma Productions. Thus Karan has been showing keen interest in mentoring him for the promotions of MDKM." The actor has been taken under Dharma Productions chief, Karan Johar’s wing. The filmmaker will personally mentor the actor and tailor him for a successful career in B-town. “Saqib will be making his media outing and thus asked Karan the do's and don't's. Karan who is an ace mentor and gave Saqib tips on how he should not be conscious while giving  interviews to the media and how he should present himself in public," said the source, adding, "It is really sweet of him to help Saqib. For a new-comer who is a complete outsider, this is a great way to understand the industry better. Everyone has seen how well the debutants of Karan's previous film did. Now, Saqib is looked at in exactly the same manner".

While Mere Dad Ki Maruti is scheduled to hit cinema screens on the 15^th of March, 2013, Bombay Talkies will release on the 3^rd of May.

Karan Johar mentors newcomer, Saqib Saleem

Karan Johar is no stranger to launching newcomers and first-timers. The Dharma Productions chief has, on previous account, launched new talent in B-town several times. In the past, Karan has introduced several filmmakers and more recently, he starred newcomers Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Kayoze Irani and Alia Bhatt in his fifth directorial venture, Student of the Year. The campus romance worked as a perfect launch-pad for these promising new actors.

After his first tide of ‘students’, Karan will now bring to the lime-light yet another fresh-face, Saqib Saleem. The youngster has moved down from Delhi to work in the world of films and will be seen playing a role in Karan Johar’s part of the Bombay Talkies short-film, alongside Rani Mukherji and Randeep Hooda. Karan also went to shower the actor with praises on Twitter, saying, ''Saqib, "The young and talented @Saqibsaleem is working with me on my short film with Rani and Randeep...#bombaytalkies...give him love people!!(sic)"

Saqib will also be seen in the lead role in the upcoming film Mere Dad Ki Maruti. Being launched into the industry with films made by leading production houses including Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Yash Raj Films, Saqib seems to be the next big star in the making! Catch this promising youngster in Bombay Talkies on its release on the 3rd of May, 2013. The film is a tribute to the 100 years of Hindi cinema and will commemorate the day the father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke, released the first Indian movie.