Bollywood directors talk about their experience working with Salman Khan

Read More">Satish Kaushik: “When I directed Salman Khan in Tere Naam he surprised me with his understanding of the craft. The feeling that he is casual about his performances is just not true. A casual actor cannot give the kind of performance that he did in Tere Naam and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. I am an actor andRead More

Satish Kaushik: "When I directed Salman Khan in Tere Naam he surprised me with his understanding of the craft. The feeling that he is casual about his performances is just not true. A casual actor cannot give the kind of performance that he did in Tere Naam and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. I am an actor and a filmmaker and I understand how much Salman knows about acting. During the shooting of Tere Naam he would be acting absolutely casual when the camera was switched off. But once he was on camera he would be completely in character. There was an emotional scene that we had to re-do. Salman was filled with masti. In fact when doing the scene when his back was showing on the camera Salman was not even saying the correct dialogues. He was mouthing something like, 'Bhumika Chawla ki maa ko bulao.' But when the scene was dubbed and put on screen it was perfect. All I want to say to Salman is, 'Salman, you have lived life and experienced life. You have given amazing performances, seen super stardom, super adulation by the worldwide movie buffs. You have been in the midst of controversies. You have loved and cared for family friends and people. You have grown as an actor by leaps and bounds. I'd say the first half of the movie SALMAN was outstanding. Wishing and praying to God for a brilliant second half to make it into a BLOCKBUSTER. Stay forever young, charming and unique as you always have."

Nikhil Advani: “I’ve known Salman for many years and worked with him as a director in Salaam-e-Ishq. He was also my producer recently in Hero. Salman thinks only from his heart. At 50, Read More">anyone would advise him to start thinking with his head as well. But I feel its fine because Salman has a veryRead More

Nikhil Advani: "I've known Salman for many years and worked with him as a director in Salaam-e-Ishq. He was also my producer recently in Hero. Salman thinks only from his heart. At 50, anyone would advise him to start thinking with his head as well. But I feel its fine because Salman has a very sharp sense of people's intentions. So he can never be taken for a ride. When he agreed to star in my film Salaam-e-Ishq I was a virtual newcomer. Salman working with a relatively new director like me meant a lot to my career. The film industry began to take me seriously. Not once during the film's making did he let me feel he was SALMAN KHAN. When he asked me to direct Hero to launch Sooraj Pancholi and Aathiya Shetty I took on the job as a big responsibility. Whether it was me in Salaam-e-Ishq or Sooraj in Hero, Salman loves to mentor new talent. Even his old friend Sajid Nadiadwala became a director because of Salman. Throughout the making of Hero Salman was a hands-on producer. He contributed immensely to the film. I loved his inputs and happily incorporated them. Salman also sang in Hero, and that was a big thing. When he heard the composition he said it was too difficult for a non-professional singer. Once he was convinced he put his whole and soul into the singing. He rehearsed and sang the song until he was fully satisfied. We would say it was okay. But Salman still went on. Today he is not only one of the most sought-after actors, but also a very sorted artiste. I think he has discovered his rhythm. There is clarity to everything he does in his life and career. When will I work with him again? That's entirely up to Salman. He just has to say when."

Read More">Anees Bazmi: “I’ve worked with Salmanbhai in 2005 in No Entry and I worked with him again 6 years later in Ready. There was no difference. In the 15 years that I’ve known him Salmanbhai has not changed at all. He is not kind of person who changes like the weather. And he will notRead More

Anees Bazmi: "I've worked with Salmanbhai in 2005 in No Entry and I worked with him again 6 years later in Ready. There was no difference. In the 15 years that I've known him Salmanbhai has not changed at all. He is not kind of person who changes like the weather. And he will not adjust himself to your needs. You have to work your way according to his rhythm. Salmanbhai doesn't arrive on the set for the morning shift at 9 pm. But once he arrives he's all there. When he does arrive he is quick efficient and thoroughly professional. So shooting never suffers. He has a very strong opinion on most matters. And he doesn't change his mind about people or situations easily. When we worked together for the first time in No Entry he had just a guest appearance. But he brought so much to the table. Now I will be directing him in a double role No Entry Mein Mein Entry and as a writer and director my responsibility towards making sure his fans are not disappointed has multiplied. As Salmanbhai turns 50 all I want to tell him is, don't change. Everyone likes you the way you are. The secret of your superstardom is your simplicity. There is a childlike innocence on your face and a mischievous smile on your lips that are unique to you. Hold on to them. They are precious."