New Delhi: Rebel Star Prabhas is one of Indian cinema’s biggest global names today. But according to comedian and television personality Jabardasth Apparao, fame hasn’t changed him one bit. In a recent interview, Apparao opened up about his long association with the Spirit actor and shared heartfelt memories that highlight Prabhas’ humility and respect for colleagues.
The conversation quickly caught fans’ attention as Apparao reflected on knowing Prabhas long before he became a star. The actor recalled their early days in Visakhapatnam when Prabhas was learning acting under renowned mentor Satyanand. At the time, Apparao also attended improvisation sessions alongside him.
Jabardasth Apparao talks about Prabhas’ humility
Their connection continued as Prabhas prepared for the film Chakram, directed by Krishna Vamsi. Apparao revealed that he, along with Satyanand and friends Dappu Prasad and Murthy, helped train the future star for nearly 30 days at Prasanthi Kuteer in Hyderabad.
During that period, Prabhas reportedly expressed deep respect toward Apparao and their mentor. Recalling the moment, Apparao said the actor told him, “Apparao garu, the respect and admiration I have for our guru is the same respect I have for you.” The statement, he said, stayed with him for years.
Another memory shared in the interview offered a glimpse into Prabhas’ character even after achieving fame. Apparao remembered meeting him during the shooting of Billa. At the time, Apparao was working on the television serial Laya and decided to visit the film set during a break.
When he approached Prabhas and asked how he was doing, the actor’s response surprised him. Apparao recalled that Prabhas immediately stood up from his chair and asked a crew member to bring another chair for him. Only after ensuring Apparao was seated comfortably did Prabhas sit down again. The gesture left a lasting impact. Apparao admitted the moment moved him deeply, even bringing tears to his eyes.
According to Apparao, Prabhas continues to treat everyone with equal respect, whether they are senior artists, technicians or newcomers. He also described the star as someone who keeps film sets lively, creating a friendly atmosphere for his co-workers.
Despite achieving worldwide recognition after the Baahubali series, Apparao believes Prabhas remains the same humble individual he knew years ago.