Salman Khan has no plans of visiting Pakistan
Renuka Vyavahare, TNN | Jul 12, 2012, 03.02PM ISTSalman Khan is not the expressive one who spells out how much he feels for the people he's fond of. He however did not begin his event without paying tribute to the late Dara Singh today in Mumbai.
India's legendary wrestler and actor Dara Singh passed away early morning today. Known for his physique, the veteran actor was a trend setter of sorts who attracted the youth to India's traditional wrestling form Kushti. He was 83.
Salman Khan in a way is the ideal guy to carry on Dara Singh's legacy for he too is known for his physique. Probably the first Indian actor who introduced India to Six pack abs before it was made fashionable by Aamir in Ghajini and Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om.
Salman Khan along with co-star Katrina Kaif and director Kabir Khan launched the first song of his forthcoming film Ek Tha Tiger in a suburban multiplex in Mumbai. The song's called 'Chehra hai Mashallah'. The song has a sufiana feel to it and was an instant hit with the press in particular. The press was tempted to shake a leg as they saw Salman dance in the song trailer.
Salman however ensured, everyone remembered Dara Singh and prayed for him and his family. He maintained a minute's silence in memory of the late legendary wrestler before starting the event. He also offered his heartfelt condolences by fondly remembering his meet with Dara Singh and his family. Dara Singh was one of the nicest people he knew said the actor.
Salman also fooled around with Katrina Kaif as he called her 'hardworking' and himself 'talented'. "I have talent, so I don't need to work hard," joked he.
He also clarified that he has no plans of visiting Pakistan as had been reported by the media earlier. "Even I read that I am going to Pakistan in the newspaper but I have no such plans. Chance milegaa toh jaayenge but as of now we are not going" said he.
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