When Salman rescued Sameer in Baabul

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When Salman rescued Sameer in Baabul
By MIO Team


If it wouldn't have been for Salman Khan, lyricist Sameer might have lost on Ravi Chopra's 'Baabul', as the director had plans to get Javed Akhtar on board. Ravi Chopra was inclined to replace lyricist Sameer and this is when Amitabh Bachchan suggested his close friend Javed Akhtar's name. But when Salman heard about this he insisted on having Sameer. He said that is Sameer is replaced, he would walk out of the film. Ravi Chopra was left with no option other than to abide by him. And thus Sameer could hold on to the project that he had almost lost to Javed Akhtar and he owes the favor to Salman Khan. The album is out and Sameer's name features in the credits now.

Sameer not revealing much on the news says, "I can't comment on this. The best person to ask would be Mr Ravi Chopra, as I don't know the real story. I had heard there was something cooking and there was talk of me being replaced by Javedsaab but I don't want to comment. My association with Mr BR Chopra's banner goes back a long way. I have done Mr B R Chopra's Aaj Ki Awaaz and Mr Ravi Chopra's Baghban too. I am very close to Salimji. He has always supported and encouraged me through my struggling days. Salimji was very close to my father Anjaan also. I had written the lyrics for Salman's Baaghi and introduced Salman for his first film, Biwi Ho To Aisi. I don't know if Salman has backed my name for Baabul. But I wouldn't be surprised if he has intervened on my behalf. He helps people."

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