"Hrithik has been a huge inspiration not just to me, but to a whole new generation of actors. I couldn't believe that he actually messaged me. I'm speechless," Imran said in a statement.
Directed by Nikhil Advani, 'Katti Batti', which released on Friday, talks about live-in relationships. The film also features Kangana Ranaut.
The film marks the return of Imran to the silver screen after a hiatus of almost two years.