Saif Ali Khan: 'Prateik is like a young me'

Saif Ali Khan has said that Prateik reminds him of a younger version of himself.

The actors are working together for the first time on upcoming film Aarakshan.

Khan said: "Prateik is a really sweet guy and fun to work with. He reminds me of my Parampara days.

"He is probably better than what I was, but I completely know what he's going through."

The Dhobi Ghat star responded by saying that the older actor taught him a lot during the two-month Bhopal schedule.

Prateik said: "Saif was like my mentor on set. I remember how much he tried to make me feel comfortable during a scene that we shot in a college canteen during the first few days. I have learnt a lot from him. He is a gem of a person."

The Prakash Jha project is described as a high-voltage, socio-political drama based on the Indian government policy of caste-based reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.

Aarakshan is scheduled for release on August 12.