Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt recently revealed that she drew inspiration from Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed’s character in ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’ for her upcoming film ‘Kalank’. Reacting to the news, Sanam said that she is shocked and ‘tickled pink’.

Sanam, who found it hard to believe that she may have contributed in Alia's portrayal of Roop in ‘Kalank’, tweeted, “Alia Bhatt, if this isn't made up news, I'm tickled pink. Best wishes.”

@aliaa08 if this isn't made up news, I'm tickled pink 😊. Best wishes. Xx

Kalank: Alia Bhatt reveals she drew inspiration from Sanam Saeed's 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' character to prep for Roop https://t.co/3O1Vl48fCw via @dna

— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) 8 April 2019

While promoting her movie, Alia said in a recent interview, “The character of the girl Kashaf played by Sanam Saeed in the show is very much how Roop will deal with the situation”. Alia further said, “Sanam Saeed very beautifully breathed life into her character and carried all her qualms, anxieties and pressures so effortlessly. It is this aspect of Sanam’s acting that she seems to have drawn inspiration from”.

This interview spread fast, and of course, the news reached Sanam herself who was happy to hear she became an inspiration for Alia. It is indeed a proud moment for Pakistan too to know that Pakistani dramas create an impact on Bollywood big-wigs.