Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised actor Jaideep Ahlawat during an Ask Me Anything session, calling him "a fantastic actor" and praising him for Paatal Lok. This left Jaideep overwhelmed, and he later expressed disbelief and gratitude. "Sir, please don’t do this… someone could go crazy with happiness. Thank you so much Sir. Will cherish this all my life" he stated.