The perks of being related to Salman Khan! Aayush Sharma, soon to be debutant, is suitably thrilled. “Thank you bhai. Overwhelmed to start this journey. Can't believe this is happening! Looking forward to #Loveratri... @BeingSalmanKhan,” he replied to his brother-in-law Salman Khan’s announcement of his debut film, Loveratri.

Finally, Aayush Sharma could get recognized for himself as opposed to basking in the limelight of his famous in-laws… After much speculation, Salman Khan has announced the Bollywood debut film of his sister Arpita Khan's husband, Aayush Sharma. Bhai, as he is fondly called, did this minus fanfare, by sharing the film's title on Twitter on Thursday afternoon. The film, titled Loveratri, is being directed by Abhiraj Minawala.

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“Feeling very happy to announce @SKFilmsOfficial productions ka 5th venture #Loveratri introducing @aaysharma directed by Abhiraj Minawala. More details soon,” wrote Salman on Twitter. Salman followed it up with a more personal note to Aayush, which could be read as a mild warning as well – “Congrats @aaysharma. Now is the time for a lot of mehnat aur lagan. Wish you all success God Bless #AayushSharma.”

https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan/status/941208648059035648

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Incidentally, we should expect an announcement anytime soon regarding the leading lady who will star opposite Aayush in this love story, based in Gujarat. The film is set to go on the floors early 2018, with plans for a release later in the year.

The industry has already been posting their welcome wishes to Salman’s brother in law. Karan Johar posted, “Welcome to the movies,” while Riteish Deshmukh said, “Dear Aayush Sharma, thrilled to hear your announcement made by Salman Khan - I know how hard you have been training for this #BreakALeg.” Varun Dhawan piped in with, “Finally!!! Wishing you all the love and luck my gym partner. Go kill it #AayushSharma I'm betting on you.” Aayush has responded to this all warmth with, “Honored and humbled with all the love I have received today. Thank you for welcoming me with open arms.”

Aayush Sharma has supposedly started script reading sessions for the film and has also attended acting workshops, and classes in action stunts and dance. He does have a lot to live up to!