When Salman Khan shared story behind his nickname Sallu and its Jackie Shroff connection

When Salman Khan shared story behind his nickname Sallu and its Jackie Shroff connection

As an ardent fan of Bollywood, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the camaraderie between some of the industry’s most iconic figures. One such unique bond that has always intrigued me is the connection shared by Salman Khan and Jackie Shroff.


Salman Khan, adored and revered by numerous fans throughout the country, is often affectionately referred to as “Sallu.” Yet, there are quite a few who may be unaware of his link with Jackie Shroff – read below to find out more.

As a devoted fan, I’ve recently come across a viral video posted by an official Salman Khan fan page. In this brief snippet from 2012, during the promotions for Ek Tha Tiger, Salman Khan himself discussed his well-known nickname ‘Sallu’, bestowed upon him by admirers like myself. Reminiscing about this, the actor acknowledged that his true name is indeed Salman Khan, a name gifted to him by his loving parents, and he cherishes it deeply.

Initially, Jackie Shroff referred to himself as Sallu in a conversation. Later on, he encountered someone (who turned out to be me) and addressed him as ‘Salle’. At first, I was puzzled about who ‘Salle’ was, but later I found out that it was just another name for me. So, the nickname that Jackie introduced as Sallu has now been accepted by everyone, although I don’t know exactly how or when it started.

Back in 2022, I had the privilege of speaking with Faridoon Shahryar, and during our conversation, Jackie Shroff shared some fascinating insights about none other than Khan. What struck me was his observation that the Tere Naam actor bears a striking resemblance to me in many ways. He explained that growing up, Khan had always admired my work, imitating not just my acting style but also my mannerisms such as the way I dress, walk, and speak. It’s truly humbling to know that my influence has extended to someone as talented as him.

He stated, “Salman isn’t someone I actually have as family, nor do I genuinely believe there’s anyone like him. However, it seems to me that he belongs to me. I often see a reflection of myself in him.

Salman Khan and Jackie Shroff have appeared together in films such as Bandhan, Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, Kyon Ki, Veer, Only You, and Bharat.

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2024-11-06 21:08