Saturday, 27 September 2014

10 Stars Mentored And Trained By Salman Khan

Salman has always been a helping hand to his close ones. The actor trained Sooraj Pancholi and is also producing his debut film. According to a video story in TOI, Salman Khan recently invited newcomers Suraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty’s parents to watch portions of their debut film ‘Hero’. According to sources, the original plan was that only Salman Khan would watch the rushes with the director Nikhil Advani. However, Salman Khan invited Suniel and Manna Shetty, Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahib to watch the film’s rushes along with the lead pair.

Salman has been an inspiration for Pulkit Samrat. "For me my inspiration is Salman Khan. He is a true rock star that the industry has and in spite of the amount of success he has received he is still the same. He was the same person in Maine Pyar Kiya and same in Dabangg 2. He has never changed as a human," said Pulkit. "He has his principles and he has been stuck to them and I actually hope I can become a human being like Salman," added Pulkit. On being asked whether he seeks help or feedback from the Dabangg Khan, Pulkit said, "I think he is so experienced that it's a scary thought to get any kind of praise from him. I don't mind feedback, but praise from him becomes a responsibility for me. Everybody loves him and I am lucky that he loves me."

Salman had also trained his Veer co-star Zarine Khan. The actor reportedly guided her on fitness. Salman is also Zarine's friend. In an interview to TOI, Zarine said, "I'm loving the attention. I was written off after my debut in Veer. Now, steadily, the perception is changing. Yet, people aren't always noticing my acting skills. My weight has become a national issue. Even on the Internet, I see that my weight is a point of constant discussions. And I fail to understand why. Aren't Indian women known for being voluptuous. Indian men don't even like thin women, so why is everyone trying to look like ramp models in the west? Where is our uniqueness and individuality then."

Sonam Kapoor, who will be seen opposite Salman Khan in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has been asked to lose weight and Salman Khan is reportedly training the actress. The actress is also looking into her diet. In the Arbaaz Khan-produced 'Dolly Ki Doli', Sonam Kapoor, who plays a curvaceous Punjabi kudi, had to put on a few extra kilos. But now the actress has to lose between six-eight kilos before she can romance Salman Khan in Sooraj Barjatya's 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'.

Govinda who has been Salman Khan's partner has also been trained by Salman on his weight. Govinda got a lot of tips from Salman on his weight and the actor also worked on his looks. Govinda and Salman entertained their fans in Partner and people loved their camaraderie. The actor looked slimmer and in one of his media interactions, Govinda had said that all is well between Salman and him. Govinda is trying to make a comeback in Bollywood and is struggling hard for it.

Santosh Shukla, who entertained one and all in Bigg Boss was seen in Salman Khan's Jai Ho. During an interview to TOI before Jai Ho released, Santosh said, "I trained for the action sequences with a special trainer but Salman bhai was not happy with my training and looks. So, he decided to train me with the help of his personal trainer Rakesh. All three of us go to bhai's farmhouse in Mumbai and then he runs with me for 10 kms. Once we are done with that, he makes me do 400 push-ups of 25 sets each and 300 crunches. He has made me lose 15 kgs! And finally, after so much training, he is happy with my new lean avatar."
Salman Khan has a long list of people that he has helped and given them a supporting hand to establish themselves in the film industry. Jacqueline Fernandez took Urdu lessons for her de-glam role in Kick. The actress has allegedly been trained by Salman on her Hindi diction. In an interview to TOI, Jacqueline said, "Besides entertaining us, Salman would give me amazing inputs between the shots. His funny lines would do the trick. He wouldn't just work for himself, he would help me out saying, 'Ok, now try this out'. He need not do so, but that is the way he is," says Jacqueline, who also sounded excited playing the girl next door.

Daisy Shah, who made her Bollywood debut in Jai Ho has also been trained by Salman Khan. Daisy Shah, who has shared screen space with Salman, explained to her how things function in the industry, how she needs to start her interviews and deal with the media. Daisy is a simple girl and Salman had asked her to keep her simplicity intact as that is her identity and that is what will take her a long way. A spokesperson confirmed the news and added, "Daisy does not belong to a film background, so as Salman is launching her he is also going to help her groom in the industry."

Salman Khan, who launched Sonakshi in Dabangg also trained her to reduce her weight and get in shape. In an interview to TOI, Salman said, "Sonakshi is looking very good. I always knew that she had it in her to knock off the weight. Before coming to me for Dabangg, Sonakshi had lost some 16-odd kilos. Recently, she realised she needed to lose another five to six kilos. But she wasn't doing it. Somewhere around my birthday, when I saw Sona, I realised that she had suddenly made up her mind to knock off those additional kilos. And boy oh boy, she has done it. She's a pretty girl and a knockout actress. If she keeps her weight in check, there's no stopping her."
Arjun Kapoor, who is Bollywood's admired hero has been trained by Salman. He helped him shed weight. According to a TOI report,

Arjun got Salman's guidance for months at the actor's high-end gym in his Bandra residence. His workout included cardiovascular exercises combined with weight training. Arjun says, "Salmanbhai has been training me for a while now. I've lost 18 kilos but I'm not taking it easy. I've yet to achieve my best shape."

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