Budding star Sidharth Malhotra, who was recently named as the tourism ambassador of New Zealand, was seen interacting with students in Auckland. His eight day trip to New Zealand is to understand the culture and innumerable experience that he would take home.

The minute he said Kia Ora` i.e. a casual way of saying Hi` in Maori language, the star shared a special bond with some 35 students at the Auckland Business School. He shared his experience as an actor and not forgetting his love for rugby, as he is a player too. Sidharth also meet two Indian women who play rugby and study in the university. He and the students were quite excited about the meet; they also showed keen interest on sharing each other`s view.

During the interaction, the Ek Villain` star Sidharth Malhotra said, "At the age 22 when I came to the City of Dreams` Mumbai for a film, and when it didn't work out, I decided to not go back but to d else. I also took up work as an assistant director in the movie My Name Is Khan`. This was the best film school that I went. Every day every scene was a challenge". He also added saying, "I'am a big fan of Shah Rukh Khan and I love the way he helps people".

Sidharth was seen in movies like 'Student Of the Year', 'Hasee Toh Phasee', and 'Brothers'.