Salman Khan reveals why he was in tears during Maine Pyaar Kiya’s Kabootar Ja Ja Ja song shoot

Salman Khan is one of the most loved stars in the country and has been impressing fans globally for decades now. The actor – who began acting in the late 1980s, recently got candid about his favourite film that saw him play the lead. While revealing his most-loved film, Salman Khan also opened up about getting teary while shooting the Maine Pyaar Kiya song Kabootar Ja Ja Ja.

Salman Khan on shooting the Maine Pyaar Kiya song

During a recent interaction, Salman Khan was asked to choose his favourite films of the many he starred in. Answering this the actor said, “Asking an actor to name their favourite movie is usually like asking a parent to pick between their favourite child.” During the same chat, the actor admitted that his debut as a lead actor, Maine Pyaar Kiya, is his favourite film among all he’s starred in so far. 

The ‘Tiger 3’ actor continued, “I was about 18 years old, and there was a truly memorable moment during the shoot for the song Kabootar Ja Ja Ja when I suddenly knew that this was the role for me. During several narrations, I’d imagine Jackie Shroff or Anil Kapoor in those roles, but I could never actually see myself doing big films. That moment was the first time I really felt, ‘Yes, I can do this.’ I had tears in my eyes.”

Watch the song in question here

About Maine Pyaar Kiya

The Sooraj Barjatya-directed romantic musical starred Salman Khan and Bhagyashree in the lead. It also featured Alok Nath, Mohnish Bahl, Reema Lagoo, Rajeev Verma, Ajit Vachani, and Laxmikant Berde in supporting roles. Released in 1989, the film received much love and applause for its acting and music and was also dubbed in Spanish and released as Te Amo.

Khan’s upcoming projects

Salman Khan will next be seen on the big screen in AR Murugadoss’ Sikandar. The film – being produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is set to release on Eid 2025. As per reports and the show’s teaser, Khan will not be returning as the host of Bigg Boss OTT 3.

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