Sanjay Leela Bhansali gets 'emotional' as he launches niece Sharmin Segal

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is introducing his niece Sharmin Segal and Jaaved Jaaferi's son Meezaan with his home production "Malaal", on Saturday said it is an emotional moment for him to launch two newcomers.

In past, Bhansali launched Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor with his  2007 film "Sawaariya".

"I am extremely emotional right w," Bhansali said at film's trailer launch here. 

"Sharmin was 85-90 kg earlier but she always wanted to be an actor. She has worked hard for what she is today. I am introducing Sharmin and it is a big deal for us," he added.

filmmaker was also in awe of Meezaan, whom he called star of century. 

"Four years ago, Sharmin was assistant on 'Bajirao Mastani' and I said bring someone for costume trial and she got Meezaan. When he entered, I was like a star has arrived," Bhansali said.

"It is two years of hardwork and tolerating me. y are very strong kids. We have laughed toger and I have also fired at m," Bhansali said.

Sharmin revealed that Bhansali advised her to focus on her work and t think of fame and success. 

"I have taken passion for cinema from him. I like living someone's else's dream," Sharmin said.

Meezaan said Bhansali told m to maintain a distance from social media and use platform close to release of ir film. 

"He wanted that our work should speak for us. What and how does it matter to people where and when I am going to gym or anywhere else," he said. 

At event, two newcomers, however, could t evade questions about nepotism debate. 

Sharmin believes industry kids may get an easy start but re is a continuous pressure on m to prove ir calibre.

"re is nepotism in every field. Those who have connection in film industry it is bit easy for m, y get first opportunity easily. But y have to work very hard. pressure is re on every film. One should t misuse opportunity," Sharmin said.

Meezaan added, "I have to prove myself. It's only hardwork and talent that helps."

film is a love story directed by Mangesh Hadawale and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishna Kumar and Mahaveer Jain.

"Malaal" is set to be released on June 28.