New York-based actor Ankur Bhatia is essaying the character of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's husband, Baldev, in the Sarbjit biopic.

Ankur bagged the role through auditions and confesses that sharing screen space with Aishwarya was a surreal moment for him.

But far from being intimidated by the star's presence, he feels it was a great experience working with her as she bought out the best in him.

Ankur was earlier seen in 'Zanjeer' (2013) and in 'Grant St Shaving Co' (2010) which was produced by Mira Nair.