Jab Harry Met Sejal actor Aru Verma: I had to remind myself that I am doing a film with Shah Rukh Khan

Aru Verma with the team of The Drama Company.

So how was his experience of working with SRK and Anushka? “I did have a small fan moment with my own self in Amsterdam while we were shooting there. I looked to my right and gasped ‘Shah Rukh Khan!’. I literally had to remind myself, “you are doing a film with him so relax”. While rehearsing one time he said, “Beta aise nahi, agar aise kar le”. He showed so much interest and that shows how passionate he is towards his work. He gives his 200% to make everything good,” he shared.

A still from Jab Harry Met Sejal featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Aru K Verma.

Aru Verma in a still from Befikre co-starring Ranveer Singh.

And what about Anushka? “Working with Anushka Sharma was an absolute pleasure. She is very down to earth and very particular about her acting. The good thing about her is how she can switch off and on between takes, its very endearing to watch,” he shared.

Aru is a popular name on the ramp too, and is known for being a successful oversized model. So in an industry obsessed with being size zero, was it difficult for him to create a name?

“I hadn’t thought about modelling looking at my size and everything. But it just happened and I am enjoying myself. I believe things have changed a lot in the last five-six years and I talk about both modelling and acting. It’s not just about having a good face or a good physique, it’s also about the talent and how one can hone that talent in front of the camera. At the end of the day it all comes down to your acceptability with the audience. Also the script plays a major role for the character, the actors who are unconventional looking get their part. So the industry is changing and I am liking that change.”