Naseeruddin Shah is an institution: Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan

Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan, who will be seen with Naseeruddin Shah in Hriday Shetty's "Chaalis Chauraasi", is in awe of his co-star and says that the veteran is an institution in himself.

"Naseer is an institution in himself. He has over two decades of experience in the field of acting and I have learnt a lot from him while shooting for the film. I am completely in awe of him," Ravi told on phone from Mumbai.

"He is very honest, humble and completely loyal towards his work. Money is secondary in his life. He is frank, blunt and an unpredictable actor. Working with him was like going back to school and I really enjoyed that," he added.

The story of the film revolves around four cops, Pankaj Suri aka SIR (Naseeruddin), Albert Pinto aka PINTO (Kay Kay Menon), Bhaskar Sardesai aka Bobby (Atul Kulkarni) and Shakti Chinappa aka SHAKTI (Ravi Kishan), who see an opportunity to a great future when they are given a mission to pull off.

Things take a twist when another policeman stops their van en route and use them as their backup to catch a gangster.

Ravi, who has done over 160 films in Bhojpuri, has yet to achieve that feat in Bollywood, but the actor is happy that he is getting recognition.

"The journey has been tough and full of struggle. There were times when I didn't have any money, but it feels great that I am getting my due now. People have started recognising me and respecting me; I hope this continues in 2012," he said.

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