Karan Johar prepares Saqib Saleem for media

Saqib Saleem's work has impressed film director and producer Karan Johar, 40, so much that he has not only roped the young Delhi boy for his forthcoming filmBombay Talkiesbut also provided tips on how to face media and public.

The 24-year-old model and actor will soon be seen inMere Dad Ki Maruti(MDKM) - a comedy film slated for release on March 15 - is directed by Ashima Chibber and features Saqib Saleem, Ram Kapoor and Prabal Panjabi in lead roles. He made his debut in Y-Films’ romantic comedyMujhse Fraaandship Karoge(2011).

According to a source, “Saqib is part of not one but two big banners - YRF and Dharma Productions. Thus Karan has been showing keen interest in mentoring him for the promotions of MDKM (Mere Dad Ki Maruti).”