I Will Only Play Larger Than Life Roles: Salman Khan

 I Will Only Play Larger Than Life Roles: Salman Khan   

Be it a zany cop in Dabangg or a sturdy bodyguard in Bodyguard, Salman Khan says he likes to portray heroic characters on-screen.

The 46-year-old actor says he likes it when his movies are larger than life and whether its romance, drama or action, he will continue depicting heroism.

"I want to portray heroism in every walk of life. It's not that I only want to do action films, if I get good comedy or romantic movies I will take them up but whatever I do has to be larger than life. I will do films which make people happy. I want families to go and watch films in theatres like we did before," said Salman, who was in the Capital today to promote his upcoming film Ek Tha Tiger.

Directed by Kabir Khan, the movie also stars Katrina Kaif and will hit the theatres on August 15. In his 24-year-old career, it is for the first time that he has teamed up with Yash Raj Films.

"I enjoyed shooting for the film, infact I think I enjoyed so much that others weren't able to have fun. It took many days to shoot the film and Kabir

was nice enough to let us enjoy and visit the places we wanted to see," he said.

Salman plays a RAW agent in Ek Tha Tiger and he says he chose the film not because of the banner or star cast but because of the script.

"I liked the script that is why I did the film. It is true that you get attracted to all other factors like money, star cast, banner, but it is very important that the script is good. That is the reason sometimes we compromise with the story but I think that should never happen because you won't be able to do justice to it," Salman said.

Talking about working with Sooraj Barjatya after a long gap, the actor said, "He has narrated a script and I have like it a lot. The tentative title is Bade Bhaiya, I like it but he is not sure if he wants to keep it."

Katrina Doesn’t Hold Salman Solely Responsible For Her Success

Katrina Doesn’t Hold Salman Solely Responsible For Her Success

Mumbai: Katrina Kaif’s debut film ‘Boom’ made headlines for all the wrong reasons and did more harm than good to the then debutante’s Bollywood career.

It was Salman Khan, who had helped her resurrect her career as an actress and since then, the lady has not looked back.

Talking to a daily, Katrina clears her much speculated relationship status and her current standing in the world of showbiz.

She said, “I am single. Our (hers and Salman’s) equation is very different today and I believe that exes can be great friends.”

Though the lady credits Salman for helping her evolve as one of the most sought after actresses in the industry, she believes that she is what she is not ‘only’ because of his guidance.

She said, “I believe in destiny, God’s hand and hard work. The audience has accepted me. But it’s also true that I’ve known Salman for eight years. He’s helped me as a person. His presence in my life was for guidance and, straightforward and simple views. He has immense knowledge of the industry and this is where he helped me from going astray.”

But added, “Yes, I owe him gratitude, but it’s unfair to say I would have not got a break without Salman. In this industry, everyone has people in their lives to help them in the beginning. Salman was helped by Sooraj Barjatya. And Salman also helped Sneha Ullal and Zarine Khan.”