Mumbai: Not many know that Satya Manjrekar is the son of Mahesh Manjrekar and Deepa Mehta. Satya has undoubtedly got the support of his parents, and his godfather -- none other than Salman Khan -- for a career in films.
Satya, who is rising under Salman's protective wings, said, "I am happy to be launched in Marathi film 'Janiva' which I deservedly got through my own hard work. I did not accept my launch pad through my dad Mahesh Manjrekar. I did not want to be a liability on him. But yes! Once I am through with this film, I will have gained a lot of experience. And if my dad still expects me to join him, I shall be happy to support him.”
Enthusiastic about his actual launch, which will be done by none other than Salman Khan, he adds: "Salman and I work out together in his gym. He makes me do a lot of push-ups. He also makes me do 'surya-namaskar'".
”He was the one who told me to do 'Janiva'. As this will help me learn to face the camera. I will have to be less shy. I agreed to his proposal just because of Salman’s advice. I auditioned for the film and am happy to have got this film. I regularly meet him and try to pick up a tip or two from him.”
He added, "I have inherited the quality of acting from my father. But my mom has also been an integral part in enabling me to reach and achieve my goals. It’s just the beginning. I am just 20 and have to go a long way.”
