Currently, Sooraj Pancholi is generating a lot of buzz in the film industry for his latest movie titled Kesari Veer. Notably, he launched his acting career with Salman Khan Films’ Hero, but before that, he landed the role of Assistant Director in Ek Tha Tiger thanks to an unexpected phone call from the renowned star himself. In a recent, exclusive conversation with Hindi Rush, Pancholi shared insights about his experience working as an assistant director under Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Guzaarish and Kabir Khan on ETT.
During his lunch break at acting school, Sooraj Pancholi received an unexpected call from someone. When he returned the call, this person asked him about his location. Confused, Pancholi inquired who was calling. The mysterious voice replied, “Salman Khan. Head to Yash Raj.” Dismissing it as a joke, Pancholi continued with his day.
Previously, Sooraj remembered getting a call from Arpita Khan Sharma, Salman’s sister and an old schoolmate of his. She inquired as to why he hadn’t been returning Salman’s calls. A bit taken aback, Sooraj made several attempts to contact the superstar, yet remained unsuccessful. Upon arriving at Yash Raj Films studio, he couldn’t locate him either. However, just when he was about to depart, Khan himself phoned, revealing that he had been standing behind Sooraj all along. Intriguingly, Salman, finding Sooraj wearing a cap, complimented his handsome appearance and asked him to remove it.
As our chat went on, Salman inquired about my current activities. Upon sharing that I was attending acting classes, the legendary star suggested I wrap it up swiftly while hinting at a meeting with the renowned director Kabir Khan from Ek Tha Tiger! He expressed his hope that Kabir would take me under his wing. He promised to arrange the meeting and told me to keep my fingers crossed. If Kabir finds me promising, he might offer me an Assistant Director position – a chance to learn so much more!
Sooraj explained that he was puzzled as to why Salman Khan reached out to him since they weren’t particularly close, given that his parents (Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab) aren’t close friends of Salman. Discussing their relationship, the actor revealed that Salman had noticed him previously when he was between 5-7 years old. Furthermore, he reminisced about repeatedly asking Salman why he contacted him unexpectedly. According to the actor, Salman simply offers his characteristic small smile in response, saying “He just gives his usual little smile.
Apart from reminiscing about developing a bond with Salman during Ek Tha Tiger’s filming, Sooraj also mentioned that it was through this connection he landed his debut role as an actor, Hero. Produced by the renowned star, Hero was directed by Nikkhil Advani and signified Suniel Shetty’s daughter, Athiya Shetty’s acting debut as well. The film hit theaters in 2015. As the inaugural movie of the YRF Spy Universe, Ek Tha Tiger showcased Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in leading roles. Released in 2013, it became an enormous box office success.
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2025-05-27 20:08