ABCD: Working with Prabhudheva has been a dream come true, says Salman Yusuff Khan

New Delhi: Choreographer-turned-actor Salman Yusuff Khan, who is making his silver screen debut with Remo D'Souza's 'ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance', says working with Prabhu Deva was a dream come true.

"Working with Prabhudheva has been a dream-come-true kind of experience for me. He has a peculiar charm. He was there as a friend, companion, teacher and supported all of us on the sets. He has been wonderful," Salman told IANS.

Salman says he has grown up watching Prabhudheva and every moment that he shared with him during the making of the film has been special.

Remo D'Souza is back with his another directorial venture 'Any Body Can Dance'.
'Any Body Can Dance' is India's first 3D dance film.
Remo, whose last film 'FALTU' was a success at the box office, is back with a topic that's close to his heart - Dance.
The 3D dance-based film features performers from reality show 'Dance India Dance', who Remo had previously judged. (IANS)
The show's winners Salman Khan, Dharmesh, Prince, Mayuresh and Vrushali play central roles in the movie. (IANS)
'ABCD' is Remo's third film as a director.
Apart from the 'Dance India Dance' winners and participants, the movie also has ace choreographer and actor Prabhu Deva in a leading role.
Prabhu Deva will be paying tribute to Michael Jackson by performing his signature moves in a song from the film. (IANS)
Dharmesh Yelande, who became popular with his stint on 'Dance India Dance', has also choreographed for 'Tees Maar Khan'.
From Ballet to hip hop to free style, the film will be an interesting mix of various dance forms.
With the first poster and trailer of the film out, Remo D'Souza fans are already looking forward to the 3D film.
The film has yet again brought together the participants of the popular dance reality show 'Dance India Dance'.
Salman, who was last seen in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', will now play the lead role in 'ABCD'.
Apart from Prabhu Deva, the film also has Kay Kay Menon playing a central character.
Meanwhile, the makers are still in talks with Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit, who they want to rope in for a number with Prabhu Deva. (IANS)
The two last danced together for the song, 'Que sera sera' in the 2000 film 'Pukar'. (IANS)
Kay Kay Menon will be seen playing a dance instructor in the film.
The film promises to be a delight for people who love dance.
With the first trailer of the film out, one cannot deny that it somewhere looks like 'Step Up'.
The title of the film was suggested by choreographer Terrence Lewis.
Prabhu Deva and Remo D'Souza match steps at the first look launch of 'ABCD'.
Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur was also seen shaking a leg with the choreographers.
Prabhu Deva, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Salman Khan, Remo D'Souza and Dharmesh at the first look launch of 'Any Body Can Dance'.
Remo D'Souza had judged Salman Khan and Dharmesh on dance reality show 'Dance India Dance'.
The entire cast of 'Any Body Can Dance' pose for the shutterbugs.
Prabhu Deva seen copying his look from 'ABCD' poster.

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ABCD: I wanted it badly, says Salman Yusuff Khan

The feeling of being an actor and that his debut film is about to release is yet to sink in, says Salman.

"Every moment with him on the sets was special. I used to nag him for everything. I have grown up trying his 'Muqabla' song step, but never got it right. So when I asked him he taught me the technique to do it and did not let me sit till the time I got it right," he said.

Produced by UTV Spotboy, 'ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance' is said to be India's first 3D dance film. Apart from Prabhudheva and Salman, the film also features Kay Kay Menon, Ganesh Acharya, Dharmesh and Mayuresh. It will hit theatres Feb 8 next year.

The 27-year-old became popular after winning season one of the dance reality show 'Dance India Dance' in 2009. He featured in the title track of the film 'Wanted' and participated as a choreographer in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4' and 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'.

The feeling of being an actor and that his debut film is about to release is yet to sink in, says Salman.

"I wanted it so badly that now when I have it I can't digest it. The feeling will sink in only when I will watch first show of the film in a theatre and see people's reaction. That is when I will believe that my dream has come true," he said.

'ABCD...' gave him a chance to explore the actor inside him, feels Salman.

"This film gave me the chance to showcase my talent as an actor. Everyone has seen me dancing and not seen me acting. In the beginning, it was a little difficult but not something that I could not achieve. It has been a learning experience for me. I know I can do better but I am satisfied with what I have done," he said.

Post 'ABCD...', Salman will be seen in Vivek Agnihotri's 'Freedom'.