Salman Khan has built a remarkable career in the entertainment industry and continues to enjoy a loyal fan following. He has been part of the industry for many years, and there’s an interesting story behind his first casting in the 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi, directed by J.K. Bihari.
Director J.K. Bihari on casting Salman Khan in Biwi Ho To Aisi, “I just judged him by his walk”
During a recent appearance in Siddharth Kannan podcast, director J.K. Bihari opened up about the first time he saw Salman Khan. 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.”
While Salman Khan was a young actor struggling to make his place in films, his presence and demeanor 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.”
Being the son of established writer Salim Khan, Salman never used that leverage, and his humility and willingness to start from the bottom left an indelible 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 Salman’s identity. In fact, Salim Khan advised his son to persevere, saying, “You are a new director, he is also new.”
However, Salman Khan was keen on becoming an actor, so he signed a three-film contract with a producer for a very small amount. “Salman wanted a break, so he agreed to sign on the dotted line,” added JK Bihari.
Salman Khan’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Indian cinema’s most popular stars continues to inspire many. His upcoming projects include action-packed entertainers such as the much-anticipated war drama Battle of Galwan, which has drawn attention since its first look was released. A potential reunion with director Kabir Khan for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 may also bring back the emotional storytelling that defined their earlier collaborations.
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