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He is truly a man with a golden heart...
Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty are not the only newbies to be mentored by Salman Khan. The superstar has gone out of his way to support and promote young actors, and sometimes actresses. And musicians too. Some of them have gone on to become major stars. Others couldn't build on Advantage Salman. Here's a list of Salman's protges who made it and who didn't.
Hrithik Roshan
Salman took a shine to Roshan Jr during the shooting of Rakesh Roshan's Karan Arjun. Saw a bright future in the youngster. Personally took photographs of him and gave it to key media persons and producers.
Kamaal Khan
Oh Oh Jaanej Jaana.London-based besura singer hung around Salman until the hit-and-run case. Not heard of Kamaal since then.
Arjun Kapoor
Although Arjun was Salman's sister's ex, Salman never held the broken relationship against Arjun. He encouraged the flabby shapeless kid to lose weight and become a potential star.
Inder Kumar
Salman saw huge potential in this young actor too. Inder not only hung around Salman's home (like all his protges) he also played roles in Salman's home productions and Salman-starrers like Tumko Na Bhool Payenge and Wanted. However, every Salman protg cannot be a Hrithik Roshan.
Sonakshi Sinha
It's not just the guys who benefit from Salman's help. Look at Sonakshi Sinha! Who knows what shape her career would have taken if Salman and Dabangg had not happened to her?
Vinay Virmani
After Sooraj Pancholi, it's Toronto-based Vinay Virmani whom Salman will mentor. Salman is the co-producer of Vinay's Dr Cabbie. And he has big plans for the newcomer.
Himesh Reshammiya
It's not just actors who owe their careers to Salman. Himesh was only a struggling musician in Bollywood until the Gujju composer's catchy songs fell on Salman's ears. Salman repeatedly used Himesh songs in his films and sang Himesh's songs on screen. Big boost.
Amaal Mallik
Daboo Malik's son shot to fame, composing Jai Ho's title track and most lately, Hero's title track for Salman Khan.
Daisy Shah
Not every female discovery of Salman is a Sonakshi. Jai Ho!
Pulkit Samrat
On the one hand, there are protges helped by the superstar and on the other is Pulkit. Salman's rakhi-sister's husband spends so much time with Salman that he has begun to look and behave like a pocket-sized version of Salman. Same to same.
Mr And Mrs Parshuram
Dr Aarambhi
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