The action hero Salman Khan, who is shooting for his brother Arbaz Khan`s debut production `Dabang` in Satara district had to be rushed to a hospital during the weekend, after shooting a gruelling sequence which required him to run through fire several times. The scene required Salman to shoot in close proximity with the fire and though everyone insisted on a single shot, the actor took several takes before the scene was canned and ended up breathless because of the smoke.

“Salman wanted the scene to be flawless and ended up getting breathless since he was shooting close to so much fire. He had to be rushed to the hospital after the scene was successfully canned,” said a sources in the film unit. In spite of the doctor`s advice to take rest for the next couple of days Salman went back to shoot for the other scenes the very next day.

“Everyone was impressed with Salman`s professionalism. It was clear that the fire scene was a difficult one to shoot but he took several takes to get it right. He visited the doctor and was back to shoot the very next day since he did not want to interrupt the schedule,” said the source. Source

Can you recall from the recent past the loud and scene stealing Beena Kak from Maine Pyaar Kun Kiya who played Salman’s mom who also happens to be the Rajasthan Tourism Minister and a very close family friend of Salman’s. The Kaks and Salman are almost family and no one had doubts about this when they saw Salman dancing away in the Baraat of Beena’s son Ankur.

However, now Salman is playing the ideal older bro to Beena’s daughter Amrita who is all set to get married this summer to a boy who’s been chosen by none other than brother Sallu! It seems that Salman took it upon himself to settle Amrita up with a nice boy and has now fulfilled his promise.

Salman also gave Amrita her first break as a playback singer as the female voice in ‘Just Chill’ (Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya) and ‘Tujhe Aqsa Beach Ghuma Doon’ (God Tussi Great Ho). In addition, Beena has had the full support of Salman for the state elections.

Well now Salman can safely add another feather in his cap for ‘matchmaker’. His role as a writer for Veer may of not gone too well but we’re glad that this one did! Source

Generally Salman Khan does anything to keep his words. But for a change this time Mr. Generous didn’t seem to live up to his title and broke many hearts. Yes, Salman broke the promise given to Hijra guru and social activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi of lending his gracious presence as one of the jury members of Indian Super Queen, a beauty pageant for Hijra community.

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi fumed and sarcastically remarked without taking any names, “I don’t understand why celebrities have to make false promises when they don’t mean a word. It’s disheartening to know- celebrities find ‘cycling race’ more important than something which is so socially relevant.” Laxmi surely pointed towards the superstar, for Salman was reportedly present at a cycling race earlier.

Laxmi came up with these words soon after ever-beautiful Zeenat Aman exclaimed that she couldn’t refuse Laxmi after the latter invited her to be one of the jury members in such a historical and socially relevant occasion.

Wonder, what has Salman to say on these remarks! But one thing is for sure Salman is now not in the good books of third gender. Source

Shah Rukh Khan was her first co-star in Om Shanti Om,  but it is actor Salman Khan, who is on the wish list of Deepika Padukone. “I am really looking forward to work with Salman,” Deepika told.

“In fact we were supposed to be paired up much earlier but then a couple of films didn’t quite work out. That’s sad but I am sure that in near future, we would be paired opposite each other,” said the actress, who will next be seen with Farhan Akhtar in Karthik Calling Karthik.

While Deepika’s track record shows that she has been enjoying a release once every six months ever since the release of Om Shanti Om, the frequency is all set to increase in the coming months. Soon after Karthik Calling Karthik (February), Deepika would be seen in Housefull (April). Either Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Se or her film with Neil Nitin Mukesh would be her next release thereafter. Incidentally, both the films are being shot at a brisk pace. More

Salman Khan has been given various names by his fans, the media and even the mafia. His fans and well-wishers love to call him ‘Salman Bhai’, the media has nick-named this trouble making hunk ‘Sallu’ and he is known as ‘Chikna’ in the underworld. But his new name beats all! According to recent reports, the actor will be called ‘Chulbul Pandey’ in his upcoming comedy film, ‘Dabangg’.
 
‘Dabangg’ is a laugh riot, which will see Salman in a very different role from what he has been doing of late. Not only Salman, actor Sonu Sood will be seen in a hilarious role and his character has been named, Cheddi Singh. Sonakshi Sinha, daughter of veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, will make her debut with this one and she will be called Rajo in the film.

Although, the theme of the film is very serious as it deals with the subject of mafia and the setting is Bihar, the treatment is comic throughout.

The film is being hailed as a sure-shot hit already, considering Salman’s popularity and a very entertaining theme. Well, let’s see what ‘Chulbul Pandey’ is up to after his ‘Veer’ act! Source

The Veer of bollywood Salman Khan has been signed as a brand ambassador of innerwear brand Dixcy Scott. At the announcement, Salman Khan flaunts his X factor by fighting out boxing match and emerging as a winner. On the occasion Salman Khan said, “I’m happy to associate with Dixcy as I have been using their brand even before endorsing it, so I know their quality and the comfort level that it gives. And I’m very much confident if I like it then masses will definitely like it too, as I’m am one of them.”

The director of the company Mr. Prem Sikka said, “I think this is a historic moment for our company and I’m very happy to announce Salman Khan as our new brand ambassador. He is an icon for the masses and his attitude also goes with our brand which will further affirm our brand in masses. We also hope for a long association with Salman Khan.”

‘Veer’ was Salman Khan’s last release which didn’t receive much box- office success so he’s working hard to come back with vengeance in his upcoming film ‘Dabaang’. Source

Salman Khan, who appeared on Zee TV’s dance reality show ‘Dance India Dance 2, told the show’s grandmaster Mithun Chakraborty: ‘Dada, the press guys are hell-bent on making me accept that Zarine (’Veer’) looks like Katrina… and I’m tired of telling them she is not even close to her.’

‘Nobody knows Katrina better than me and I’m telling you guys, Zarine does not look like Katrina,’ he added.

Salman thoroughly enjoyed his stay on the sets, said a source. When the actor saw the male participants lifting the girls high up in the air during their act, he joked: ‘Guys, now this is something I just cannot do! I may lift really heavy weights, bench press more than most men do but I can never lift a woman that high up in the air.’

Releasing Friday, ‘Veer’ is Salman’s pet project. Written by the actor himself 20 years ago, the movie is set in colonial India. Source

In today’s generation promoting a film correctly has become an indispensable part of making a film. And coming up with ideas seems to be the forte of the three Khans. For the promotion of Veer, Salman Khan will be riding a filly named Wild Rose at the Hello!

Million Race sponsored by Hello magazine. After Mumbai Mirror carried a story yesterday ( Sallu hold your horses please!) saying Salman hadn’t chosen his filly, he turned up at the Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) around 12 noon yesterday when he was presented with a filly, properly saddled.

He agreed to ride Wild Rose after trotting her for about a furlong and a half (300m.). Wild Rose is a retired filly who was brought down from Hyderabad to the ARC for this event. When Salman was leaving he informed the club officials that he would like to come back to practise riding the horse to prevent falling off during the main event. Source

According to the latest Bollywood news, with the release of Salman’s period film ‘Veer’ just around the corner, the hunk of an actor is on a goodwill hunting as the star is indulging in garnering social niceties with his long time rival Shah Rukh Khan. News has it that when Salman saw the rushes of SRK’s ‘My Name Is Khan’, the temperamental star called up Karan Johar and congratulated him.

Incidentally, during a recent awards function, SRK praised ‘Veer’ and said that it is one of the movies he is looking forward to watch in the year. Talking to a news daily, a close source said, “Salman was the first to extend the olive branch by calling Karan after watching the promos of ‘My Name Is Khan’ and SRK returned it by praising ‘Veer’. They had both come face to face for the first time after the ‘3 Idiots’ premiere.”

Meanwhile, when enquired Karan Johar, the director confirmed the news and said, “Yes, Salman did call to say he loved the promos and the look of the film. I appreciate the feedback. It was very gracious of him. I have worked Salman in my first film and have a great amount of respect for him and his family.” Source

Its back to the television again. The handsome hunk Salman Khan will soon be marking his presence on Zee TV’s ‘Dance India Dance’, a reality show on dance. He is the first celebrity to be invited on the show so far.

Our reliable source from the sets informs, “As nowadays Salman is busy promoting his movie Veer and thus, will be getting his audience acquainted with his upcoming release through DID on national television channel Zee TV.

“The shooting process for the same is scheduled for next week. This episode is expected to be aired on Jan 22. The whole team ofc are looking forward to welcome Salman,” signs off the source. Source