"I think it's amazing to be compared with her. It just shows that even after all these years people don't want to forget her. They want to remember her through me. Fair enough. But somewhere down the line I need to come into my own. To be recognized for my own abilities and personality," said the actor.
"Of course, I've seen my mom's films. She's awesome. But I really don't see that much of resemblance between us," he added.
After playing a socio-economically challenged member of a backward community in Dhobi Ghat, Prateik will now be seen as a denizen of the privileged class in Prakash Jha's Aarakshan. Talking about his role, he said: "It's something close to my heart and something I haven't done before. Both are pre-requisites for me to accept a role. It has to appeal to me and challenge me. That's why I did Dhobi Ghat. I never thought I could carry off the lingo and body language of a dhobi."
Prateik loves to surprise himself both on and off the screen.
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