Kick: When Salman Khan’s assistant wanted Saurabh Shukla to act scared in front of the superstar in a scene - Here's what happened next

It’s no surprise that Salman Khan is making headlines—after all, he’s set to return to the big screen with an Eid 2025 release after a long time. The superstar is gearing up for the highly anticipated Sikandar, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna. While the excitement around Sikandar is at an all-time high, a throwback story from the sets of Salman’s 2014 hit Kick has resurfaced.

The film, which also starred Jacqueline Fernandez and Randeep Hooda, featured veteran actor Saurabh Shukla in a pivotal role. A recent anecdote highlights a small yet impactful gesture by Salman towards Shukla that left a lasting impression. Here’s everything you need to know.

Saurabh Shukla Recalls Salman Khan’s Respectful Gesture

Salman Khan is adored by his fans not just for his superstar charisma but also for his humility, kindness, and generosity. His co-stars have often praised these qualities, and Saurabh Shukla’s recent revelation about Kick is another testament to Salman’s admirable nature.

The veteran actor recalled an incident during the shoot where he had to portray a reaction in front of Salman’s character, Devi Lal Singh. However, an unexpected intervention by one of Salman’s assistants almost disrupted the scene."Salman’s character was meeting me for the first time as my daughter’s boyfriend. The scene was written in a way where he asks me about my salary, my savings, etc. When he posed those questions, I reacted in a manner that conveyed I was stumped and shocked," Saurabh Shukla shared. Salman Khan's Eid releases to watch on OTT: Dabangg to Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan

He further added, "After the scene was shot, one of Salman’s assistants approached me and insisted that I change my reaction. He believed I should appear scared in front of Salman’s character. While I tried to explain that this reaction wouldn’t make sense for the scene, the assistant suggested that Salman might not approve of my approach."

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However, before any changes were made, Salman Khan stepped in. "Salman called his assistant and told him not to interfere with my performance. He assured him that my acting was perfect for the scene and needed no alterations," Shukla recalled.

This thoughtful act of respect and creative freedom is a prime example of why Salman Khan is held in such high regard by his colleagues. His willingness to honor his co-stars' craft truly makes him a man with a heart of gold.

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As Sikandar gears up for its Eid 2025 release, anticipation continues to skyrocket. The film, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, promises to be an action-packed extravaganza. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Sikandar is expected to deliver a thrilling cinematic experience, with even more surprises yet to be revealed.

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