Mahesh Recalled his childhood days

Guru or teacher plays pivotal role in one's life and career. However, for Superstar Mahesh it's his father-Superstar Krishna who is his Guru, mentor. On the eve of Guru Purnima, Mahesh Babu gives the total credit to his father. "My dad has been my role model, guru and guide all rolled into one. Despite being a superstar, he made sure we had a normal upbringing shielded form all the glitz and glamour in Chennai. I owe my acting career also to him," said Mahesh.

Recalling his childhood days and what his superstar dad Krishna told him, Mahesh said,"I was in high school, when my dad got me to act in a movie during my summer vacations. It became a hit and I went on to act in a bunch of films every summer holidays and thus became a popular child artiste. Then he called me one day and told me to complete my education before getting back into acting full time. He was the best; he laid it all out for me."
Ask him what's the best part? Mahesh says without thinking for a moment. "The best part in Dad is that he let me figure things out on my own. He gave freedom to me to test waters. At the same time, whenever I needed him, he is there." Not just describing his father Krishna as his Guru, Mahesh in fact owed his acting career to dad. How nice of Mahesh guys.