Mumbai: As The Kerala Story 2 continues to spark conversations in theatres, actor Sumit Gahlawat is receiving appreciation for his powerful portrayal of Salim. Among those cheering for him is acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who recently took to Instagram to praise Sumit’s performance.
Sharing a story appreciating Sumit’s work in the film, Jaideep wrote a heartfelt message: “Keep shining and keep working.” The gesture quickly caught attention, highlighting the bond the two actors share beyond the screen.
For Sumit, the encouragement from Jaideep is deeply meaningful. Speaking about the moment, he expressed gratitude and admiration for the senior actor, calling him both a mentor and an elder brother figure in his journey.
Sumit added, “Jaideep bhaishab has always been like an elder brother to me. From the very beginning, he has guided me with honesty and warmth. His words mean the world because he has seen my journey and is someone I deeply respect as an actor and as a person. Getting appreciation from him for The Kerala Story 2 truly motivates me to keep pushing myself and keep growing.”
Sumit added that Jaideep’s journey as an actor has always been inspiring to him. Sumit further added, “Jaideep bhaishab always taught me basic things about acting. Learn your lines, be present in the moment and the most important thing, focus on your breathing. I am glad, I can make him proud. I am thankful to him for unconditional support”
With The Kerala Story 2 generating strong reactions from audiences and industry peers alike, Sumit Gahlawat’s performance is steadily gaining recognition and with mentors like Jaideep Ahlawat cheering him on, the rising actor seems firmly on a path of impactful storytelling. On the work front, Sumit is gearing up for his next alongside Manoj Bajpayee another big ticket project with Jaideep Ahlawat and an upcoming line up with Nawazuddin Siddiqui besides a few untitled projects.
