Sushant Singh Rajput believes that two actors can never be compared, but two stars can be and says he doesn't aspire to be a star.
"I very strongly believe that two actors can't be compared, two stars can be. But then, I don't aspire to be a star," the 28-year-old said Wednesday while promoting his film "Shuddh Desi Romance" at a college here.
Who are your screen idols?
"Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan are my inspirations," he said.
"Shuddh Desi Romance", Sushant's second release after "Kai Po Che!", also stars Parineeti chopra and marks the debut of Vaani Kapoor.
Directed by Maneesh Sharma, it hits theatres Sep 6.
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