'Audience appreciation encourages me'

Mumbai: Sushant Singh Rajput is happy with the response to his recently released film Kedarnath and he says it encourages him to do better. The film that marked the debut of Sara Ali Khan opened at Rs 7.25 crore and got mixed reviews from critics. It released on December 7.

Sushant played the role of a Muslim porter in the Abhishek Kapoor-directed film, that was set against the backdrop of Uttarkhand floods. "I am really happy with the audience response (to 'Kedarnath') . When an actor's work gets appreciated it really feels good and it only gives encouragement," Sushant said.

He added he is happy that people are appreciating the minute details of the film.

"As an actor or as a filmmaker, all we want is that whatever we wanted to say should reach the audience." Meanwhile, when asked about praising the look of his former actor girlfriend Ankita Lokhande from her Bollywood debut film Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, he said, "I saw the picture and I really liked it. I wanted to congratulate her and so I did it." Sushant had liked and commented on casting director Mukesh Chabbra's post on Instagram, who had shared Ankita's look from the Kangana Ranaut-starrer film.

Sushant had commented on the post saying, "It looks absolutely great Ankita. I am extremely happy to see this. May God bless you with lots of success and happiness."

To which Ankita had then replied, "Thank you Sushant. I wish you the same." Sushant Singh Rajput started his career from Television, and has established a successful career in Bollywood.