First Encounter
During a recent podcast, director J.K. Bihari opened up about the first time he saw the actor. He said, “I was sitting in my garage and noticed a boy walking down the road towards me with a file in his hand. I just judged him by his walk, that I am going to sign him.”
Actor impressed the director
While the actor was a young struggling to make his place in films, his presence and demeanour impressed J.K. Bihari, who wanted to conduct a screen test for him. He said, “He came and discussed things with me, and I agreed. He was surprised. He didn’t mention his father’s name. If he had done that, I may not have cast him.”
Son of a writer
Being the son of an established writer, he never used that leverage, and his humility and willingness to start from the bottom left an unforgettable mark on J.K. Bihari. The director was worried that the actor would leave behind such a minor role when he later found out about the actor’s identity. In fact, the actor’s father advised his son to persevere, saying, “You are a new director; he is also new.”
What is the actor doing now?
The actor is a superstar now, who has created his own legacy in the entertainment world with a net worth of ₹2,900 crore. He enjoys a massive fan base that adores him.
Who is this actor?
Having ruled the industry for a long time, with a massive following and being known as one of the top actors in the Bollywood industry. The superstar is none other than the Bajrangi Bhaijan actor Salman Khan.
Salman Khan’s debut
Salman Khan is the eldest son of screenwriter Salim Khan and his first wife, Sushila Charak, who adopted the name Salma. He made his on-screen debut in 1988 with a supporting role in the successful film Biwi Ho To Aisi, which had Rekha in the lead role. The following year, he played the main lead in Sooraj Barjatya’s romantic musical Maine Pyar Kiya opposite Bhagyashree. The film, backed up with chartbuster music, went on to become an all-time blockbuster at the box office and made Khan a star. It also won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Salman Khan’s Bollywood superstardom
Salman Khan has an extensive filmography with over 80 films. Salman Khan became quite popular in the late 90s, but the superstardom began in 2010 with Dabangg. Khan played the role of a fearless cop with comic effect in the film. The film was noted by the Economic Times as being remarkable for its commercial success, despite having an accent on inanity… and …complete incoherence in terms of plot and credibility. The Times also noted industry experts attributed the popularity of the film to Khan’s presence, stating that they ascribe its allure to the star charisma of Salman Khan, who has managed to carry off the over-the-top articulation of Chulbul Pandey with unbridled enthusiasm and zeal. Dabangg won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
What is Salman Khan up to now?
Salman Khan is currently in the middle of filming for his upcoming movie, Battle of Galwan. The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, depicts the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and stars Salman as an army officer. He had previously completed the first 45-day schedule of the film in Leh, Ladakh. The final schedule, featuring Chitrangada Singh, is set to conclude by November 2025. In addition to his film work, Salman Khan has been actively involved in charitable efforts through his NGO, Being Human, and has launched two new production companies: Salman Khan Being Human Productions (SKBH) and Salman Khan Films (SKF).
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