Salman Khan, one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars, is adored by millions worldwide. Known as “Bhai” to his fans, Salman has an undeniable presence in the film industry. However, few people know that there was a time when Salman himself doubted his future and never imagined he would become the icon he is today.
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Salman Khan Early Doubts
Although Salman Khan tried his luck in acting as early as Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988, it was Maine Pyar Kiya that give him his first break. Still, Salman admitted in an old interview on filmmaker Karan Johar’s show Koffee With Karan that he was not sure to become a star in the past. Recalling his childhood, Salman had to admit that he had thought that his future would be uncertain and troubled, he would be poor.
During this interview, when grilled, Salman revealed that he never considered himself to be handsome or that he was going to become a star. He said it to the extent that when he used to go to parties, people hardly paid attention to his existence. This lack of attention gave more boost to the doubts that he had in pursuing his career in the film industry.
The Turning Point
Salman Khan attributes his car journey to stardom to having the right directors at the right time, choosing the right stories and of course the huge success of Maine Pyar Kiya. It was for this film alone that he felt that he could be categorized as a star. But until that time he did not think that he possesses what it takes to be a successful leading actor in Bollywood.
Laying down the example on the continuity of events, Salman humorously said that unlike characters who blink and see people noticing them when they walk in, he used to be virtually unnoticed in his early years. This had a strong effect on him and played its role in the confusion he had regarding the career path at first.
Salman’s Humility Despite Stardom
Despite Salman Khan today being one of the biggest stars of Bollywood he still remains a grounded man. Having been dubbed a ‘superstar’ in an interview with Pinkvilla, he was not comfortable with it as he doesn’t feel he has achieved anything on his own to deserve the label. As for Salman it is all about his job and about ensuring that the audience likes whatever he offers them on the silver screen.
The Fear of Losing Respect
One of the most intriguing aspects of Salman Khan personality is his fear of losing respect. In the same interview, he candidly admitted that he is afraid of respect, particularly the fear of letting someone down. For Salman, losing the respect of his family, friends, and fans is his greatest fear. He believes that maintaining respect in the eyes of those who love him is paramount.
Salman’s Upcoming Projects
Salman Khan is now shooting for one of the much awaited picture Sikandar which is directed by AR Murgadoss. This action thriller should be expected to have some of the extraordinary fight scenes and some moments of suspense. Directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala the film also has Rashmika Mandanna, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar in other important roles. The movie is yet to be produced. However, expected to be produced during the summer of Eid in 2025, fans are hoping for the movie.
Also, there are speculations that Salman is likely to join hands with director Atlee Kumar of Jawan fame. Reports have it that Salman has given his nod to the film and the director is yet in the process of developing the script. This has created a lot of anticipation in the industry and the fans are looking forward to the kind of work this versatile team will produce on the large screen.
