'People think I am an idiot.'Salman

"People think I am an idiot." - Salman Khan

By Taran Adarsh & Asif Merchant [reporting from G.I.F.A., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia>, December 8, 2006 - 11:11 IST

He's in a cheerful mood as he interacts with the global media in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Salman Khan is in the city to attend the premiere of BAABUL and also perform at the Provogue G.I.F.A. Awards on 9th December. The actor rarely talks to the media, but when he does, you don't want him to stop. His answers are laced with humor and wit and if he knows you aren't 'messing' with him by asking him personal questions, he shoots straight from the heart. In a heart-to-heart talk, Salman introduces you to a side he rarely opens up to.

Let's start with JAAN-E-MANN. What went wrong with the film?

JAAN-E-MANN lost out on emotions. The moment people start noticing the technique more than the story or the emotional side to a film, you know it's gone on a wrong track. Too much of technique doesn't work.

Why didn't you voice your opinion then? I am sure, knowing your background [son of an accomplished writer and also starting your career as an assistant director], people would tend to take your suggestions seriously.

I did express my opinion. But it's up to the director to accept it or reject it. At times, people think I am an idiot [winks and smiles mischievously]. Seriously, I recall telling Priyan [Priyadarshan] at the start of KYON KI... itself that it's not going to work. I knew all through. Priyan called me after the first show and said that I was correct.

I strongly feel JAAN-E-MANN is your finest performance to date.

Thank you. But I'd like to give the credit to the director. I do what I am asked to.

You're being modest.

Trust me, I am not! I submitted completely to the character. I did exactly what Shirish [Kunder] asked me to. The reason why the character worked was because of the bonding between the father and his daughter. He loved his wife, yes, but when he learnt that she had delivered a baby, he was a different man completely. And the emotions came out beautifully on the screen.

Let's talk about BAABUL. Do you relate to the story?

Of course! Otherwise, I wouldn't be doing the film. Tell me, why do people force a man to remarry when his wife expires? And why do we have different set of rules when a woman loses her husband? Why do we want her to take on life single-handedly? Why can't she have the freedom to remarry and lead a happy life all over again? That's what BAABUL asks and that's what attracted me to the film.

How's your equation with Bachchan Sr.?

Great! We share a terrific rapport.

You've worked with him in the past in BAGHBAN and in BAABUL now.

Oh yes! In BAGHBAN, the relationship between the two of us was of a senior person and his adopted son. An element of respect was visible in every scene. In BAABUL, the two are buddies.

A section of the film industry feels [that includes me as well] that Salman can give a run for the money to the best in the business if he gets more aggressive vis--vis his career and patches up with the media. You agree?

Taran, you're cornering me now [laughs aloud].

Okay, let me alter the question slightly. You didn't promote JAAN-E-MANN as aggressively as SRK promoted DON.

I did promote the film, I did my best.

You liked DON?

I watched the film at the premiere. I was keen to watch it since my father had penned the original. Those who'd watched the original with Mr. Bachchan were keen to watch the new version with Shah Rukh. And the new generation was keen to see him play Don.

You haven't answered my question yet.

It was different from the original. It was akin to a new film.

On a personal note, when are you getting married?

May be in the next 15/20/25 years [laughs again].

Anything you'd like to change in your life? Do you regret anything?

I'd never like to change anything. I am very, very proud of my life!

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You liked DON?

I watched the film at the premiere. I was keen to watch it since my father had penned the original. Those who'd watched the original with Mr. Bachchan were keen to watch the new version with Shah Rukh. And the new generation was keen to see him play Don.

You haven't answered my question yet.

It was different from the original. It was akin to a new film.



Well that is a very evasive answer 😉 Does that tantamount to the fact that even Salman didn't like SRK's Don as many of us here didn't. 😃

"People think I am an idiot." - Salman Khan

and he finally realized it

Dont worry Salman, those who think u r an idiot r the BIG IDIOT themselves 🤢

let ppl fink wot dey wana fink, as long as it dun affect yu 😛

thanx.SALMAN u r the bestest,I just love u. 😊

Originally posted by: moon_uk

let ppl fink wot dey wana fink, as long as it dun affect yu 😛

xactly ...he dn't care wot odaz fink of fink....wich is reli gud

i dnt thynk hes an idiot 😛

why r u guys so much after salman khan.. ia gree he didnt many stupid things.. while he was drukned.

dat soo sad his not a idot his a great actor and he has a heart of gold and da people who said dat r a bigger idot which da thing i like about him he doesnt care wot people think of him coz he is proud of who he is and i must say salman khan u rock !!
😊