Pulkit Samrat reveals Salman Khan’s advice before his debut changed his outlook on stardom: ‘I’m not guaranteed my next Friday’ | Hindi Movie News
Making a place in Bollywood without industry guidance can be an uphill battle, however Pulkit Samrat he says he was lucky to have it salman khan by his side during the first years of his career. The actor recently reflected on how the superstar’s words before the release of his debut film ‘Bittoo Boss’ helped him overcome anxiety and taught him an invaluable lesson on how to deal with success and failure.In a conversation with Variety India, Pulkit also shared what he has learned from watching Salman work behind the scenes, revealing that the actor’s commitment to cinema and his humility continue to inspire him.
Salman Khan’s advice eased Pulkit’s debut jitters
Recalling the days leading up to the release of ‘Bittoo Boss’ in 2012, Pulkit admitted that he was consumed with nervousness. Like any newcomer, he worried about how audiences would receive both the film and his performance.“I was incredibly anxious, wondering how the film and my performance would be received by the audience. Salman bhai just looked at me and said, ‘Pulkit, I’m Salman Khan. Even I’m not guaranteed my next Friday. So who do you think you are? What will you achieve by stressing about it?'”The actor said those few words instantly changed the way he saw the uncertainty of the film industry. “It made me realize that if someone of Salman Khan’s caliber can’t guarantee box-office success for his next film, I have absolutely no reason to carry that stress.”
Watching Salman work became a lesson in dedication
Pulkit said his biggest learning from Salman was not limited to advice. Observing the superstar’s work ethic gave him a clearer understanding of what it takes to enjoy a long film career.Contrary to the perception that Salman is laid back, Pulkit described him as someone whose mind is constantly occupied with filmmaking.“He eats, sleeps and breathes movies 24 hours a day. Even on a lucky day when he only sleeps three hours, he’s constantly thinking about his projects, whether it’s finding the perfect person for a character or brainstorming a massive action piece that audiences will love in theaters.”Inspired by this level of commitment, Pulkit said he realized he would have to work much harder to build his own career.“Seeing that level of commitment made me realize that if I want to achieve even 50% of what he has, I have to work 500% harder. Since then, hard work has become inherent in me.”
The biggest takeaway lies beyond the movies
Over the years, audiences have often noticed shades of Salman Khan in Pulkit’s screen presence. However, the actor believes that the most valuable lessons have come from observing Salman’s behavior away from the camera. “The way he takes care of his people is a massive learning experience.”Pulkit also admired the superstar’s bond with his family, especially his respect for his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan. “At the end of the day, he’s still Mr. Salim’s son. He won’t even lift a finger without his father’s permission. This deep respect and unconditional love for family is something I constantly witness in his home, and it’s a quality I deeply admire and strive to emulate.”Pulkit Samrat was recently seen in Netflix’s ‘Glory’ which earned him appreciation from the viewers. He also made a special appearance in Homi Adajonia’s ‘Cocktail 2’.
Post Comment