His love for the animal grows after shooting for 'Veer'
Salman Khan grew so fond of a horse, Laxmi, during the shoot of his film "Veer" (pictured left) that he has planned to purchase two for his farmhouse.
"My love for horses has grown so much after shooting for 'Veer' that I have decided to buy two horses for my farmhouse," said Salman.
"One horse that stands out was Laxmi. She was my favourite and I was so attached to her that I must have fed her more biscuits than I have eaten in my entire life!" he added.
"Veer", slated to release Jan 22, is a story of bravery, treachery and love. The story revolves around the 18th century Pindaris who preferred death to dishonour and fought to their last breath to save their land. Salman plays a Pindari soldier in the film.
Bollywood’s daredevil is all set to wrestle a lion in Veer. He is doing to save a damsel in distress. The lady in question is Lisa Lazarus.
Salman Khan is back in an action role after a very long time and he is leaving no stone unturned to make a memorable impact. He won’t fight the lion in a loin cloth but in all his warrior costume glory.
So is Salman worried about the upcoming sequence? “No, not at all! Salman is a Veer in true sense. Besides, the lion which will be utilised for the shoot will be trained,” said a source.
Director Vijay Galani explained the scene, “The scene is a rescue act. Liza Lazarus (Miss UK Universe 2008) is on a hunting spree in the jungle. Suddenly, a lion attacks her. Salman spots her in trouble and fights the lion to save her.”
The fight scene will be shot abroad next month. “We have not decided on the foreign location, but it will surely not be shot in India. We don't have very good facilities to shoot such scenes here.”
Salman has written the script and is very excited about the film. He often gives his creative inputs and this scene is no exception.
“The scene was always there in the original script but we had reserved the shooting for the end. We will need three days to film the scene with the lion. Salman is very excited about this. Ditto for Liza,” said the director.
It has been a while since such scenes have been shot. Dharmendra started the trend with Maa (1976) when he wrestled with a tiger. He also did a similar sequence in Kartavya (1979).
This is the first time one of the hottest Khans around will be wrestling a lion. Salman is the perfect choice, the lion could gobble up Aamir and SRK, don't you think so?
Salman Khan, who recently landed in Mumbai after a shooting schedule in London, attended a rare public event to announce that he would indeed be back on Season 2 of his game show “10 Ka Dum”, which takes off on Saturday, May 30, on Sony TV.
We caught Salman in one of his coolest moods as he spoke about his return to the small screen and his four back-to-back films this year.
Here’s what he said…
You are back on ‘10 Ka Dum’. How was the experience of doing Season 1? Are there going to be any changes in the format in the new season?
It was a great experience last year and hence I am back on the show. About the format, I think what has worked so far should not be changed.
‘10 Ka Dum’ brought the real Salman Khan to the people. Can you tell us a bit more about the real you?
When we do a movie they think this guy is acting. But it is completely different when we do such a show. Everybody’s character has a lot of shades. Like what I am to you might not be the same as what I am to another person. The show brought out what I am in general.
We stars also have problems like everybody else. Somewhere it affects us too. So if we are not in the right mood and get rude with someone, we also call that person back and behave overtly nice as well to make him feel better.
What all did you learn while doing the show?
What I got to understand is that the way I think in general is how the masses think as well. So somewhere I have not been alienated from the common man.
I want to live my life like a normal guy. I want to travel in a rickshaw or go to Barista for a coffee like everybody else.
They expect me to be this star which I don’t want to be at all times. So when I don’t want to be the star you guys get a lot of material to write about me!
Coming to your fee for the show, we hear you have cut down on it. Is it true? How much have you charged?
Yes I have cut down on my price. But that is just by a small margin.
For now there are going to be 14 episodes of ‘10 Ka Dum’ only?
Yes, that is what they have decided as of now. I don’t know what the plans are after that.
On to films… What are your forthcoming releases?
The first movie to release probably would be ‘Wanted: Dead And Alive’, then I will have ‘Main aur Mrs Khanna’, then ‘London Dreams’. By Diwali we shall have ‘Veer’.
Four films in such a short span…wouldn’t that be too much for the audience?
What do you mean? I think it would be wonderful to release movies everyday! (Laughs)
How much of ‘Veer’ is complete?
We have finished the London schedule and Rajasthan schedule which was the most difficult. I thought it would be difficult to shoot action scenes for ‘Wanted’, but ‘Veer’ was way more difficult. Now we have some 35-40 days of shoot left.
You don’t seem to be doing films which have serious subjects.
There are so many problems in the world. So when I do a film I do it thinking that in those two hours I should make the person laugh and feel relieved and then go back to his regular life.
Even if you look at ‘Khamoshi’, it was a very serious film. The original script had no humour for my character. All the humour that you find in the film was put by me.
So Sanjay (Bhansali) used to take two takes of everything in both ways and after seeing how it went for some days he agreed that it works much better with humour. In fact, I keep asking him why he makes such sad films!
Any chances of ‘Bajirao Mastani’ happening?
I don’t think so. I don’t know what Sanjay (Bhansali) has to say about this though.
Salman Khan has gone all out to look different in his home production, Veer with the help of his hairstylist friend Aalim Hakim. The actor sports three different looks in the period flick. Sources reveal that he has taken a special interest in making sure all the looks are distinct from each other.
Aalim, who has worked with the actor on Veer and London Dreams says, "Salman doesn't go with current trends. He likes to go against what's popular to create his own fashion statement. Salman's a style icon and in Veer he's worked hard on his look."
About Sallu's styling Aalim says, "His first look sports classic short hair which was popular in the 1900s. In his second look, he will be seen in long hair, Gladiator style. His third style has him in a Shanghai pony tail which I think is remarkable."
Adds Aalim, "Salman grew his hair for Veer. But wherever we wanted it longer, he has used extensions," informs Aalim.
Interestingly, Khan won't just be seen in three distinct hair styles, but also different hair colours. For his Gladiator look, his hair is in shades of light chocolate brown.
However, Salman's experiments with his hair will end soon. Aalim reveals, "Salman will have to go back to his short-haired look once he starts shooting for his TV show Dus Ka Dum."
Salman Khan grew so fond of a horse, Laxmi, during the shoot of his film "Veer" (pictured left) that he has planned to purchase two for his farmhouse.
Salman Khan is back in an action role after a very long time and he is leaving no stone unturned to make a memorable impact. He won’t fight the lion in a loin cloth but in all his warrior costume glory.
