Salman Khan has been working in the Films Industry for last 23 years. But his name was selected for Best Actor award only after the success of Dabangg. But Salman is not bothered for trophies, for him audience reaction is important.
He said, “I don’t want any awards. I have told all the producers not to put my name in the Best Actor nomination list. I don’t want to be a nominee. I get my recognition and appreciation when the theatres are full… when people whistle and clap.”
He received the Best Actor award for Dabangg at the Chevrolet Apsara Awards 2011 and at the 17th Star Screen Awards.
Salman explained, “It’s the love from the masses that matters to me. When the film goes from single theatres to multiplexes it is an award for me. I would rather believe in these rewards than such awards.”
Earlier Salman was nominated in the Best Actor category for several films such as Karan Arjun, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Tere Naam, but he got only the Best Supporting Actor award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
He said, “There was a time when everyone else’s films were working and my films were getting bombed left, right and centre. I had to do films as I liked the script… but then I couldn’t put my foot down on edit or re-shoot some scenes. But today I have realised as audience spend money on films, so it’s my responsibility to ensure they are entertained.
Even if I don’t get my salary or remuneration from now on, I am going to be fine with it. In any case, everything I earn goes to my charitable trust ‘Being Human’. What I am worried about is when my film releases audiences should be happy and satisfied.”
Salman clarified about the re-shoot of the Ready songs such as – Character Dheela and Dhinka Chika.
He said, “Two songs have been re-shot because I wasn’t happy with what was shot in Bangkok. I heard the audio… saw the visuals and thought they didn’t match up. There’s no strategy. I just wanted the song to be better.”
Ready is scheduled to release on June 3, it has been directed by Anees Bazmee.
Salman said, “I am all excited about ‘Ready’. I just hope we stand up to the expectations.”
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