Sanju star Vicky Kaushal meets the real-life Kamli, Paresh Ghelani

Vicky Kaushal played Kamlesh Kapasi in Sanju, inspired by Paresh Ghelani.(Instagram)

After welcoming him on Twitter, Vicky Kaushal met the real-life best friend of actor Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Ghelani. The actor took to Instagram to post a picture from their meeting.

“Real & Reel. Paria & Kamli. @pareshghelani #Sanju,” Vicky captioned the photo. Vicky played Kamlesh Kapasi in Rajkumar Hirani’s biopic on Sanjay, Sanju. The character was heavily based on Paresh and his friendship with Sanjay (played by Ranbir Kapoor in the film).

Paresh made his social media debut a few days after the film’s release on June 29. Ghelani penned an emotional note, saying he felt numb with “limitless emotions” when he watched the movie which made him relive a mix of “forgotten and unforgettable” memories.

Real & Reel. Paria & Kamli. @pareshghelani #Sanju

A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) on Jul 12, 2018 at 3:20am PDT

He wrote, “After watching the film Sanju I was numb, numb with limitless emotions. I wanted to just hug him, hold on to him and cry. Cry endlessly to the years we had lost, to the years we stood by and witnessed this roller coaster called life and the irrevocable loss of loved ones. Now, the entire world shares our story, and the story of the man who’s made me a part of his and he has thought me how to get up after every fall. It’s hard to convey how many different emotions I’m feeling at this time. Sanju, you have been all that and more.”

its been many years of staying away from the social media, i finally give-in to embrace it. as i begin, here to you my brother @duttsanjay. After watching the film 'Sanju' I was numb, numb with limitless emotions. I wanted to just hug him, hold on to him and cry. Cry endlessly to the years we had lost, to the years we stood by and witnessed this roller coaster called life and the irrevocable loss of loved ones.. To the mistakes we cannot undo, to the strength we cannot find elsewhere but, in each other. Now, the entire world shares our story, and the story of the man who's made me a part of his and he has thought me how to get up after every fall. It's hard to convey how many different emotions I'm feeling at this time. How many of us can truly say that we've got friends who not only stand by you through thick and thin, but are as much a brother, a mentor, and your live conscience? Sanju, you have been all that and more. There were moments I've relived from my own life - things I've forgotten, and things I'll never ever forget - on screen. Sanju is an ode to falling, rising, making mistakes and learning, flaws, imperfection - everything that defines the core of friendship. It is more importantly a relentless pursuit of life with all its shades. I know I share this sentiment with all friends and family close to him. Our friendship has been exhilarating, volatile, wild and rewarding.. Our journey has often been clouded in disbelief and doubt, wondering if we will make it till the end or will fall into the labyrinth of tragedy and controversy. But here we are united, unbreakable and ready for life. Sanju - Thank You for being a part of my life. Thank you for making me part of the Pride where we watch each others back; Thank you for always having the protective blanket over me; Thank you for the journey you've dragged me on lovingly and have taught me how to fight the adversity, however it may come. Look past the flaws, the women, the controversies, I love you, and now I can share it with everyone. You always have been, you are and you always will be the greatest friend, brother that anyone can ask for. Keep roarrrrring... tiger!! #sanju #friendship

A post shared by Paresh Ghelani (@pareshghelani) on Jul 6, 2018 at 10:21pm PDT

“Sanju is an ode to falling, rising, making mistakes and learning, flaws, imperfection - everything that defines the core of friendship. It is, more importantly, a relentless pursuit of life with all its shades,” he added.

Even Sanjay welcomed his friend on Twitter with a sweet message. Taking to Instagram, the 59-year-old actor welcomed Paresh to social media and thanked him for being his ‘pillar of strength’. He wrote, “you are the pillar of my strength. Thank you for being there, then and now. Welcome to the world of social media buddy! Love you lots.”

You are the pillar of my strength. Thank you for being there, then and now. Welcome to the world of social media buddy! Love you lots. https://t.co/APgxFUbJIv

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) July 8, 2018

Sanju has made around Rs 270 crore at the Indian Box Office in the two weeks since its release. It also stars Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Jim Sarbh and more.

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