How Salman Khan Landed His Debut Role in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi Without Using His Father Salim Khan’s Name, The Untold Story By The Director Himself.
No Nepotism: Salman Khan's Humble Start - Director J.K. Bihari Recalls Casting Salman Khan in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi, after Seeing him walk across the road towards him.
Before he became "Bhaijaan" and one of Bollywood's biggest superstars, Salman Khan's journey into films began with a humble, non-lead role in the 1988 movie Biwi Ho Toh Aisi. The incredible twist? He secured this crucial first break without leveraging the name of his legendary father, celebrated screenwriter Salim Khan.
This surprising detail, often overshadowed by his meteoric rise with Maine Pyar Kiya a year later, was recently highlighted by the film’s director, J.K. Bihari, revealing a fascinating moment of destiny and humility in the star's career.
Picture: Salman Khan and Renu arya in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi
Also Read:
A Chance Encounter That Changed Everything
According to J.K. Bihari, the casting for the role - a supporting part as the lead hero's younger brother - was proving difficult. In a candid interview, Bihari recalled the exact moment he decided to cast a young Salman Khan.
"I was sitting in my garage and saw a boy walking across the road towards me with a file in his hand. I decided just by looking at his walk that I am going to sign him," Bihari revealed. He was so impressed by the young man's presence that an audition was deemed unnecessary.
When Salman Khan sat down, he was immediately offered the role. He was reportedly stunned by his luck, and in his eagerness and humility, he never once mentioned his father, the illustrious Salim Khan.
You may also like:
The director's most striking revelation was his admission that had Salman revealed his famous lineage, he might not have cast him at all. The reason? The role itself.
"He didn't take his father's name. Had he done that, I might have not cast him," Bihari stated. He explained that the part was "quite small" and "wasn't a hero's role" - a minor character in a film led by industry heavyweights Rekha and Farooq Sheikh. Bihari felt that the son of a prolific and respected writer like Salim Khan would have considered the role beneath him and refused it.
Passion Over Pedigree
What the director saw was not a star kid seeking a glamorous launch, but a passionate newcomer willing to take any opportunity to get his foot in the door. It was this determination that saw Salman Khan accept a very modest contract.
Only later, when J.K. Bihari learned of the family connection, did he fear the actor would drop out. However, Salman, backed by his father who reportedly told the new director, "You are a new director, he is also new," remained committed to the project.
Salman Khan's unheralded debut is a powerful reminder that sometimes, sheer dedication and a willingness to start small can triumph over a famous name, proving that even a future megastar must earn their first break on their own merit. His willingness to accept a non-hero role, and keep his father's name aside, stands as a testament to his early hunger for the silver screen.
Latest Stories:
Comments
Post a Comment