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"We are organizing a special screening of my film Partner for about five hundred underprivileged children.
I failed to understand why people form foundations in their names and depend on others to fill the coffers. The very purpose of the foundation is defeated. I will raise money for my own foundation through my films, my shows and my paintings. My Foundation will run with my own money”. He says
What’s his newly formed mutual admiration society with Govinda? "I must admit today, initially I was shit scared of working with Govinda. I didn't want to work with him. He is such a great actor. He will eat you up alive. But then bahut himat karke, I jumped in it. I think we make a good pair on the screen. It was a delight to work with him. What's the USP of Partner? "It's a fun filled non stop entertainer and the coming together of David and Govinda," he avers. What about you? 'Oh, of course I’m also there and more the reason to watch it," he winks.
Has he finally mellowed down and tame his infamous temper of his? "No, I haven't" he dares. "If I see wrong and injustice happening, I will react as I always do. It takes a lot to lose my temper," he informs.
Experts from the interview
The release of your first Hollywood movie, Marigold, is fast approaching any anxiety pangs?
Sssssh (Looking scared, trembles and then laughs charitably) Kabhi kabhi main sochta hoon ke main India ke liye bana hi nahin hoon. (Sometimes, I think I wasn't made for India at all).
Really. What's the difference in working for Hollywood than our good old Bollywood?
No difference, except that I had to wake up early in the mornings and I had to say my dialogue in English in front of the camera. Marigold seems to be quite Bollywood in its essence.
Any more Hollywood films in the offing?
If an actor even gets a brief role in an international film, he or she goes ballistic. (Laughs) My name is Salman Khan dude. Mashallah, I'm really happy in my country, in Bombay city, Bandra, Galaxy Apartments.
Tell us about your newfound friendship with Govinda.
It's not new; it's been there for 20 years way before Partner. When I was a model, I met him, tried to be so very cool and said, "You know dude, I really like your style." And he was like, "Oh thank you so much." My attitude backfired. I learnt my first lesson before joining the indusry – to be humble – from Govinda. I haven't learnt it too well, but I'm still learning.
If you were in my shoes, what would you ask Salman Khan?
What size do you wear? I'm not in your shoes; I will not know what to ask. If I were in your shoes, and I were a journalist, I wouldn't go to Salman Khan to ask him any questions. I would do something more constructive with the power of the pen.
Any suggestions?
For me to give you? Journalists should start exposing corruption and not write stupid gossip items. Try to make a positive difference, even if it's a small one.
Aren't you disturbed that controversy never seems to leave you?
No. But I'm sure it disturbs you. Are you married?
No.
Life kya hai yaar teri? You got a girlfriend? You got parents? Do you give part of you salary towards your household expenses?
What does this have to do with anything?
You know the story of Gautam Buddha? He's walking down the road and one person spits on him every day.. Buddha remains calm and one day the man realises his mistake and starts following Buddha. Journalists can say what they want to about me but it will all come back to them, to you one day whatever it is, you have to pay here. You'll pay!
Excuse me why are you getting unnecessarily nasty.
What do you think? Have you seen what the media has become?
There you go again take it easy Mr Khan.
We guys don't want all that stuff any more. (Red in the face) It's your problem that you need us. Out of respect, we don't say anything.
Thanks for the respect.
You're welcome. (Getting redder) See all the TV channels, the journo asks all the (bleep bleep bleep) questions to the star in which he'll try to frame the star, to put him in a tight spot. Are we idiots to talk to the channels only to be walked all over by them?
Chill chill.
I've heard you say this a thousand times before. (Ignoring the remark) And what have we done? Have we raped or murdered anyone? You guys are Shaikh Chillis. (Coming out a near trance) Chalo, aaj ka lecture yahin khatam.
If there's so much bile in you, against interviews, why do you do them?
(Winks) Because my film is due for release.
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