Salman Khan’s friend Aasif Sheikh reveals actor personally called to cast him in Kisi Ka Bhai, Kisi Ki Jaan; ‘Unhone naa haa karne ka mauka…’

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As an ardent fan who has followed Salman Khan’s career for decades, I can confidently say that he is not just a superstar but a true friend and mentor to many in the industry. The story of how he persuaded Aasif Sheikh to join Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan is a testament to his unwavering support and faith in his friends.

In Bollywood, Salman Khan is known for being both supportive and enjoyable to work with. Recently, Aasif Sheikh, an old friend and previous co-star of Salman’s, shared a story from their friendship in an interview. According to Aasif, after he had initially declined the role in the 2023 film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Salman reached out to him directly and cast him without giving him a chance to argue or refuse on the call. Instead, Salman shared the shooting schedule with him, relying on their strong friendship for the decision. To learn more about this unique casting situation, keep reading.

Speaking with Friday Talkies recently, I shared an amusing tale about my buddy, Salman Khan, who’s known to many as Bollywood royalty. We teamed up most recently in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, where I took on the role of a dedicated doctor alongside him.

Aasif Sheikh shared that Mukesh Chhabra, a casting director, first contacted him regarding Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. But the part necessitated a 25 to 26-day filming schedule, which he declined. Consequently, their discussion about his potential casting in the project came to an end.

After a short while, the associate director contacted Sheikh, relaying that Salman Khan, the main actor for the movie, had demanded Aasif to take on the role. Reminiscing, Sheikh said, “I assumed they would look past me and hire another actor. But then, unexpectedly, Salman himself phoned me without allowing a response. He just stated, ‘The shooting commences in four days, so provide your schedule availability; we’ll discuss further later.’

Sheikh stated that he enjoys a unique bond with the actor from Tiger 3, and he openly declared Salman as “an exceptional individual within the film industry.” He reminisced about their collaboration in approximately ten films spanning the last 25 to 30 years, mentioning that every moment spent working with him was always enjoyable.

In terms of his professional life, Salman Khan recently appeared in the film Tiger 3 alongside Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. His upcoming project is titled Sikandar.

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2024-10-18 20:23