Yash shares why kindness defines real stardom

Yash on the fan moment that shaped his approach to stardom

Yash was at CinemaCon promoting his upcoming film—stepping into the dual role of both producer and actor—when, during a media interaction, he was asked about his first encounter with a celebrity. His response moved away from spectacle and scale, landing instead on something far more personal: the quiet, lasting impact of a single human interaction.

Recalling an incident from his early years, the actor shared how a seemingly small moment shaped his outlook on fame and responsibility. As a young fan, Yash once approached an actor for an autograph — a moment that should have been special. Instead, he was met with unexpected rudeness. “I remember one incident… I asked for an autograph from an actor, and that person was… I don’t know in what mood he was; he was a little rude,” he said, looking back at the experience.

That brief exchange left a deeper mark than anticipated. Yash admitted it changed how he perceived that actor entirely. “Then I stopped watching his film. I didn’t ever look at him or his picture,” he revealed, underlining how a single interaction can alter a fan’s connection forever.

The incident became a quiet but powerful lesson in how fleeting moments can define lasting impressions. 

Today, as one of India’s biggest stars, Yash carries that memory with intention. “As an actor, what mood you are in, how your state of mind is… but when somebody comes to you, I try and be nice as much as possible,” he shared. “I try to be the best version — sweet and kind — because I don’t think they will get an opportunity to meet us again.”

“Sometimes it might take years, sometimes they may not [meet you again], but how they will remember us is the way we behaved that particular day,” he added. That awareness is what drives his approach to fame. Whether it’s a quick greeting, a photograph, or a simple acknowledgment, Yash makes a conscious effort to show up with warmth. “So I always remember to be as nice as possible because of my personal experience,” he said.

His perspective cuts through the often-glamorized image of stardom, grounding it in empathy. In an industry driven by perception, Yash highlighted something far more enduring — behavior. Because in the end, as his story reflects, people may forget films over time, but they will always remember how you made them feel.

On the work front, Yash will next be seen in Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-

ups and Ramayana, further expanding his pan-India and global presence.