"More than Shahid, it was my father who was more intimidating. He is one of the best actors we have in the country, so when I got to know that I would be working with him I was of course a little scared. There was a pressure," Sanah told PTI.
"But I knew, with my father and brother around me, I had a safety blanket. You automatically feel comfortable when you know your family is around," she added.
"I was very nervous on the first day. But the atmosphere of the song was such that once the camera started rolling, I wasn't his sister, nor he was my brother. We both were playing character and what followed was pure fun, as is evident in the song."
In the Vikas Bahl directed romantic-comedy, Sanah will be seen essaying the role of Alia's sister and the two hit off instantly.
Sanah, daughter of Supriya Pathak and Pankaj Kapur, the new entrant in the list of star kids, but the young actress is aware of the pressure which comes with the tag.
"While auditioning, I didn't tell anyone who my parents were. If you are talented and passionate, then you will get work. I didn't start my film career as the main lead, nor used my celebrity status.
"Because I come from a film family, I am aware that people expect more from me. So the pressure is there but everyone has their own experiences..."
"There are no do's and dont's. I want to choose good scripts and work in good films. There are no restrictions from my family either. They have been very supportive and want me to do well.
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