Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS): Actor Arjun Kapoor, who is working with Sonakshi Sinha in "Tevar", says that his father, producer Boney Kapoor is very protective about the actress and treats her like his own daughter.

"My father loves somebody else more than me. I always knew that somewhere because of the kind of person Sonakshi is, will be become my dad's favourite. I knew my dad will grow fond of her," Arjun said here Tuesday during the promotion of the film.

"She has inherently likeable personality. She is like his daughter and he is very protective about her," he added.

"Tevar" is being produced by Boney Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor and also features Manoj Bajpayee. It will hit theatres Jan 9.

Further, Arjun revealed how his father didn't let him even joke around with Sonakshi.

"Two-three times he has adviced how I should behave with Sonakshi but he never advised related to any work in the film," Arjun, who shares a good rapport with his childhood friend Sonakshi, said.

"Even he didn't allow me to joke with her on the set," he added.