The buzz surrounding Salman Khan’s hit and run case serves as a firm reminder of the actor’s controversial personality. This cacophony has, however, very effectively turned the spotlight away from his helpful nature. During his 30-year long association with the film industry, Khan has in fact played godfather to numerous Bollywood personalities.
Here is a quick look at some celebrities who owe their careers to the star:
Himesh Reshammiya: It was in 1998 that aspiring music composer Himesh Reshammiya’s B-town ambitions received a lease of life, when Salman Khan asked him to compose the title track of the Sohail Khan-directed ‘Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya’. The Kumar Sanu-crooned track proved to be a huge success, helping Reshammiya begin his B-town innings in an enviable manner. Thereafter, the ‘capped wonder’ developed a healthy friendship with the ‘Dabangg’ star. This led to collaborations such as ‘Tere Naam’, ‘Hello Brother’ and ‘Bodyguard’.
Sajid-Wajid: Himesh Reshammiya wasn’t the only newcomer who made his debut with ‘Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya’. The romantic-comedy also served as the very first B-town outing for music composers Sajid-Wajid. The brothers composed a catchy qawwali titled ‘Teri Jawaani’. Shortly after the film’s release, the musical duo became close friends with Salman Khan. Since then, they have joined hands with the star on numerous occasions. The most notable collaborations include ‘Wanted’ and ‘Ek Tha Tiger’.
Arjun Kapoor: A few years ago Arjun Kapoor weighed well over 100 kilos, making it almost impossible for him to enter B-town as a leading man. Things, however, changed when the youngster met Salman on the sets of ‘No Entry’. The ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ actor took Kapoor under his wing, helping him build a solid physique. That is perhaps why, shortly after entering the industry, the ‘Gunday’ actor paid tribute to Bhai with a song titled ‘Salman Ka Fan’.
Govinda: A big star in the 1990’s, Govinda’s career took a severe beating in the 2000’s, thanks to box office duds such as ‘Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karein’ and ‘Salaam e-Ishq’. Keen to help the help the veteran actor, Salman Khan helped him bag a role in ‘Partner'. Khan’s gamble paid off as the comedy film set the ticket window on fire, resurrecting Govinda’s ’s B-town innings.
Daisy Shah: After working as an assistant to choreographer Ganesh Acharaya, Shah managed to bag her first major Bollywood project all thanks to Salman Khan. The star apparently recommended her name for Jai Ho. While the actress’s onscreen chemistry with him failed to excite audiences, the ’Neeli Lombdi’ formed a bond with him in real life.
Katrina Kaif: It was in 2004 that Katrina Kaif’s career got off to an embarrassing start, when she was criticized for her wooden act in ‘Boom’. Shortly thereafter, the actress became friends with Salman Khan. This friendship proved to a blessing for ‘Chikni Chameli’ as bhai helped her bag a pivotal role in ‘Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?’ The movie found reasonable success at the box office, helping Kaif find a foothold in the industry.
Sonakshi Sinha: The daughter of veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi made her debut opposite Salman Khan in the 2010 release ‘Dabangg’. During its shooting, the newcomer formed a special bond with the star, accepting his as her friend-cum-mentor. The two joined hand once again a few years later for ’Dabangg 2’.
Jacqueline Fernandez: While shooting for ‘Kick’, Jacqueline Fernandez became close friends with Salman Khan. The ‘Bollywood superstar not only helped the Sri Lankan beauty improve her Hindi but also encouraged the actress to dub her own voice. This added a new dimension to her career.
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