Salman reveals all about big release 'Dabangg 2'

Salman Khan struck gold with ‘Dabangg’ in 2010.

After a phase of flops, Salman had finally regained his top status.

Now a sequel to the same is in the making with Arbaaz Khan stepping into the shoes of director for ‘Dabangg 2’, apart from also being the money man for the movie.

While the shooting has been for some time now, Sallu is all praise for brother Arbaaz, the debutante director.

“Arbaaz is working at blitzkrieg speed, and I am very happy looking at his hardwork.

He has the knack of holding the intriguing tale; he has the ‘pakad’ (hold) for a film like ‘Dabangg 2’.

“So far, whatever portion we have shot is good. It is looking very catchy and attractive; the film has shaped very well. Arbaaz has definitely done justice,” says Salman.

‘Dabangg’ lead actress Sonakshi Sinha has been retained for the sequel too.

He says, “I see no changes in Sonakshi. Usually newcomers do turn proud once they become stars.

“But I find her just the same. Probably coming from a filmy background and having seen her parents living the Bollywood lives, she knows how to remain grounded.

“Sonakshi has no airs. As for her acting, she performed excellently in ‘Dabangg’ and now in ‘Dabangg 2’ she has moved on to a higher level of perfection. Every newbie sharpens their skills as time passes by.”

Sona is known for her weighty issues as the actress did shed weight for her demanding roles, to which Sallu adds smilingly, “Sonakshi has to keep her weight in control. Khate peete ghar ki ladki hai bhai (She comes from a healthy-wealthy family).

“I do keep telling her to keep her weigh in check and she follows my instructions.”

Before starting off with ‘Dabangg 2’, Salman was shooting with ex-beau Katrina Kaif for Yash Raj Film’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’.

But he refuses to reveal anything on that end, Sallu quips, “I have finished shooting for one schedule of ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, but shall talk in detail once the film is complete.”

Sparing some time from the shooting of ‘Dabangg 2’, Salman also attended the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League season 5 (IPL).

“Cricket is a game which not only interests me but it interests men and women all over the globe.

“Sachin Tendulkar has scored a century not once but many a times and made us feel proud. Recently I attended a party held for Sachin, it was a proud moment for all of us. He is a true, honest and a brilliant player.”

This actor has been a face of a lot of brands, and is being touted as one of the highest paid brand endorsers of Bollywood.

Salman too enjoys expanding and extending his relationship with those who are ready to invest ‘heavily’.

“I have always endorsed brands which I wear, I use, I eat. In all, I believe in brands that outshine with truthfulness, they are whole heartedly supported by me.

“I love and enjoy travelling hence I unhesitatingly turned the brand ambassador of a travel website,” says Salman.

Ask the actor to share a reminiscent trip and he says, “I made my first ever ‘yatra’ when I was in fourth standard. It was a to and fro trip from Mumbai to Indore.”

However being the diplomatic Khan, Sallu refuses to declare any romantic trips, “I would have answered this without a second thought, if asked while at an early age.

“For now, the only companion with who I love travelling with is Shera, my bodyguard. However if I am given the chance to travel with a female co-star it would be Sonakshi,” concludes Salman.

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