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Farhan-Ritesh give Bittoo Boss a second chance

...in an industry where people rarely get another opportunity after a flop

Roshni K Olivera

His debut film Bittoo Boss didn't click at the boxoffice, but Pulkit Samrat's talent got him Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Fukrey and also got the makers to manage him.
"I consider myself very lucky to have got this offer. Farhan and Ritesh noticed my work and called me. Clearly they believe more in talent than numbers,"
says Pulkit excitedly.
He is almost unrecognisable from his Bittoo days. "This is a brand new look and yes it's very different from what I looked like before," he says.
The Delhi boy came to Maximum City with only one dream — of being an actor. "I thought of nothing else except this. I come from a total non-film background and when I first told my parents, they thought it was a passing phase. It was when I packed my bags to shift to Mumbai they thought, 'Gaya ladka haath se," he laughs.
For now, it's only Fukrey on his mind. "It basically means goodfor-nothings. It's about these guys who have big dreams but no money and how they go about doing stuff. It's all about friendship and male bonding. I have a different look in the film for which I have to lose a lot of weight."
His journey in the world of entertainment has been quite eventful. He started with a few commercials and then did the TV show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, which he quit as he wasn't happy with his track. But luckily films happened and that too despite not having a godfather. "You just have to keep working hard. Every chance you get, you have to give it your all. You can't give anything less than your best because there are a thousand people standing in line just behind you. Yes, destiny plays a huge role but then again destiny can get you to the door but turning the knob, opening the door and stepping in is upto you. It's about how gracefully you step in, do you trip while doing so, how slowly you do it or how fast you manage," says Pulkit.

Pulkit Samrat

Earlier in Bittoo Boss

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Being close to bhai has its benefits:

Pulkit reveals his connection with Salman Khan

If people have been quietly wondering why Salman Khan has been going out of his way to promote Pulkit Samrat the reason is not just the debutant's talent alone. It's something far deeper than a mere professional interest. Pulkit's fiancee Shradha Rohira is Salman's raakhi-sister.

Oh, didn't we tell you? Pulkit is a much-committed, much-engaged almost-married actor. His soul-mate Shradha who is not linked to the film industry, except by her raakhi-brother Salman, has quietly been supporting Pulkit in his struggle towards stardom.

Shradha has even attended the Bittoo Boss-related events without anyone knowing her identity. Says a source, "Pulkit's fiance Shradha Rohira is Salman's raakhi-sister. Salman has virtually watched her grow up in front of him. To him, she's as precious as his own sisters Alvira and Arpita. When he got to know that Shradha's boyfriend Pulkit was making his large-screen debut, he immediately took charge of the boy."

Pulkit who has been described as the saving grace of his debut film is somewhat reluctant to flaunt his Salman connection and his much-engaged status.

Says the soft spoken youngster, "It's true I am in a committed relationship with Shradha. She is Salman Bhai's raakhi-sister and that's how he got to know about me. I can't even begin to say how blessed I am to have Bhai's support. Last week he arranged a screening of my film for all his friends. I was rubbing my eyes in disbelief when I saw Sooraj Barjatyaji, Prabhu Devaji, Boney Kapoorji , Sajid Nadiadwalaji and Farhaji walk in. They were so encouraging. They watched the whole film and so did Salman Bhai. He saw the entire film. I'd like to believe it had to do with more than Shradha being his sister."

Opening up on his relationship Pulkit says, "We met two years ago. As a trainee journalist she had to spend a day with a television actor. Luckily that television actor was me. No, it wasn't love at first sight. But we fell in love gradually. And now we're inseparable. She's not just my fiancee. I fondly call her Mrs Samrat."

As for marriage it's just a formality for Pulkit. "We are as good as husband and wife. The wedding would be just for the two families' sake."

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-19/news-interviews/31367102_1_pulkit-samrat-salman-khan-salman-bhai

Salman Khan plays big brother

The actor's rakhi sister recently invited him to attend an event to promote her rumoured beau's debut film

Why is Salman Khan promoting B-Town newcomer Pulkit Samrat? The star even attended his debut film's music launch recently. Apparently Sallu and the newbie have a common link —-Shweta Rohira. The name may not ring a bell, but Shweta is Salman's rakhi sister at whose behest he attended the audio release event.

Shweta Rohira, Salman Khan and Pulkit Samrat

Moreover, there has also been speculation about Shweta and Pulkit for long. The two have been spotted together in malls and restaurants, though the duo prefers to keep their relationship under wraps. There has been buzz in the past that the two are engaged/married but the actor prefers to be mum about his personal life.

Surprise, surprise!
Says a source, "Everyone was surprised to find Salman's name at the film's music launch invites. The idea to have Salman to launch the music of Pulkit's debut flick was Shweta's idea. She coordinated it with him and was spotted escorting Salman to the venue."

Three years ago, Shweta, who is into holistic sciences, wrote a book The Start Of The New Beginning on Pulkit that captured his journey from Delhi to Mumbai to be an actor. The book also dealt with spirituality and healing sciences as Pulkit himself is into reiki and self-hypnosis — subjects of interest to Shweta. But as there were no takers, the book was unreleased.

Pulkit, who featured as Lakshya in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, was also part of Fauji which Shah Rukh Khan's production house were remaking.

Adds the source, "Shweta has been with Pulkit since his television days. She has seen him struggle to find a foothold in Bollywood and now that it is happening, she wanted the best for him. The reason she roped in Salman at the launch."

http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/apr/100412-Salman-Khan-plays-big-brother.htm

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Is ur gf Shweta or Shraddha?

Pehle decide karney ka na?

Fukrey means : the ones who boast alot.

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Originally posted by: Lemony
Is ur gf Shweta or Shraddha?
Pehle decide karney ka na?

Fukrey means : the ones who boast alot.

It is probably Shraddha only as TOI quotes Pulkit while Mid-day doesnt. Just imagine the beatings he would get from his gf and her rakhi brother if he got her name wrong.

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So that is why! I had been wondering earlier how Salman Khan came at the music launch of Bittoo Boss when it's produced by SRK's company. Bhai Behen ka pyaar!

Good thing that Pulkit is getting a second chance and hopefully this time he and the film will be promoted properly. These days it's not just a good director, script and production house but also the promotion which matters.

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Posted: 13 years ago

Good luck to him ... Indeed a good actor...hope 4 the best...

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pulkit is talented..its nice to see that salman always promotes new talents👍🏼

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He seems an average guy to me. Nothing special. 🥱

Aped Ranveer Singh on Bittoo Boss.

Originally posted by: nikitagmc
So that is why! I had been wondering earlier how Salman Khan came at the music launch of Bittoo Boss when it's produced by SRK's company. Bhai Behen ka pyaar!

Good thing that Pulkit is getting a second chance and hopefully this time he and the film will be promoted properly. These days it's not just a good director, script and production house but also the promotion which matters.

That movie was not produced by SRK, that was produces by Kumar Mangat, co-producer of Ajay Devgun's production house. 😊

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Originally posted by: bambogli

He seems an average guy too me. Nothing special. 🥱

Aped Ranveer Singh on Bittoo Boss.

True...he is nothing special. I sympathize with him for the way Ekta went out of her way to kill his TV career but kept wondering how come he is getting breaks from good PHs without any good work or star lineage on his resume.

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Originally posted by: -ksh-

True...he is nothing special. I sympathize with him for the way Ekta went out of her way to kill his TV career but kept wondering how come he is getting breaks from good PHs without any good work or star lineage on his resume.

*cough* Male Barbie. 😈