Posted On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 02:55:34 AM
Salman Khan seems to have developed a fondness for young Imran Khan. having appreciated the young Khan and his film Delhi Belly on public forums, Salman has now decided to be Imran's personal guardian angel. On Sunday night, Salman asked Imran to come over to his residence, Galaxy Apartments in Bandra to meet the fans who had gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the Dabangg man.
A source told Mumbai Mirror, "Salman has grown extremely close to Aamir Khan in the last few years. When Imran went on Salman's show Dus Ka Dum to promote his debut film Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na, Salman was extremely supportive. Since then, Salman has guided Imran whenever required. During the release of Imran's film I Hate Luv Storys, Salman even called Karan Johar to say that he loved the promos. However, now after the success of Delhi belly, Salman felt that Imran should connect to his fans in a bigger way. Imran being an extremely private person even deleted his Twitter account a year back. On the other hand, Salman is a fan's star. having realised what fans can do to one's acting career, Salman wanted Imran to follow in his footsteps and connect to the masses." Speaking about the incident on Sunday night, the source revealed, "On Sunday night, Salman suddenly called Imran and asked him to reach Galaxy Apartments. Imran and his wife were busy cutting Avantika's birthday cake. When Imran explained that he was tied up, Salman went over to Imran's house to spend some time with him and his wife. However, on his way back he asked Imran to accompany him. There was a crowd gathered outside Salman's residence since it was Shab-E-Baraat and he wanted Imran to meet the fans. Salman told Imran how connecting to the fans is as important as working in films." Now, here's another anecdote for the book Imran Khan plans to write about Salman, for sure. Imran who admires the older Khan a lot once told the media, "For me, the man (Salman) is a mystery that I am trying to unravel. In my head is a plan to bring out a coffee table book on bhai. I just want each page to have one small aspect of Salman with exclusive photographs. I'm actually gathering different accounts on him from various people so that I can compile them to make my book." And the younger Khan's admiration of Salman did not just end at the book. Imran had also said, "I want to spend a night drinking with Salman. Unfortunately, at the moment, I'm on a super strict diet and I'm not touching any alcohol. But some day in the near future, I plan to ask Salman if I can spend an evening with him." Looks like his wish has been fulfilled. He has now had the chance of spending better part of a night with the older Khan, part of it at his home and part of it at Salman's Galaxy Apartments. In fact, in his forthcoming film Mere Brother Ki Dulhann, Imran will be paying Salman a tribute by repeating his famoud dialogue from the film Wanted 'Ek baar maine commitment kar diya toh main apne aap ki bhi nahi sunta'. When contacted Imran's spokesperson said, "Yes Salman did come in to meet Imran on Sunday night." |
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