It is a huge honour and privilege and at the same time probably the coolest thing I've done yet in life... I am super excited about it," said Shahid in a statement.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise flew in a F 15 for his role in "Top Guns".

"Mausam" is the directorial debut of his father, actor Pankaj Kapoor. The film stars Sonam Kapoor in the female lead and some parts have been shot in Scotland.