00:00Salman also likes to sit in the evening, we used to chat, so he takes the initiative that everyone should sit.
00:06I was doing the film Bazi with Aamir, when he told me first that this is such a film, I have heard such a story, this is a role, you will do it.
00:15Sarfroshka was also like this, I did not try a single line from my side, because John Matthew was so much of his homework for every character.
00:24So when I used to see him doing it, I used to get a voice from inside, why do I have to change the character, why should I say that I should do this.
00:31So sir, like you became a politician in real life, do you have any intention in real life to come to elections, to become a politician, to work for the country?
00:41No.
00:52And sir, now let's talk, you did the movie Sarfarosh, in which you played Inspector Salim, your performance was very good, very good.
01:01So sir, do you agree that that film was a turning point for you, and in that you worked with Aamir Khan, so how was the journey with him and how was the picture all in all for you?
01:10It was a turning point, because I was doing Bazi with Aamir, when he told me first that this is such a film, I have heard such a story, this is a role, you will do it.
01:22So he pre-booked you there.
01:24No, no, he told me a story.
01:26When I used to get a chance in between, we used to sit, he also likes to talk, it is Aamir's nature.
01:32So he talks, such is the story, I have heard such a story, this is the role, if you do it.
01:37So I felt that a person is thinking of a positive role for me, so I said I don't have any problem, I am happy that you are saying this.
01:52So everyone knew this, Ashutosh Gowarikar sir also knew, so he said he will take the test.
01:58So I said, take it sir, what will I lose in the test?
02:02So everyone was a little, what did he say, I said nothing will go for me.
02:06Because till that time, I had 3-4 films running, I said what will I lose, if I don't do it, this is it, they didn't like it.
02:17I didn't lose because I am still not accepting that I am an actor, I am learning, doing, doing my best in what is happening.
02:23So this approach of mine, I felt was right.
02:26So I gave the test, those who didn't ask, I didn't force, those who said, I said okay.
02:33They didn't bring anything, so I said okay, give me 2-4 days.
02:37So we went, there was a writer, Mr. Patik, we sat with him and did the scene.
02:43While doing it, the cameraman and the director felt that we have got Salim.
02:51So while doing it, I was able to see in their eyes, in their gestures, that the matter is right.
02:57So that's how I got this film.
03:02And sir, your other film was a very famous action film, Garv.
03:07In that, you were the don, Zafar Stupari.
03:10And in that, you gave 60 crore rupees, took all the MLA's and made your CM, Chief Minister Govind Namdev sir.
03:18And in that, your face-off was with Salman Khan sir, the king of the box office.
03:23So tell us about that role, he had such a strong personality.
03:27And then with Salman Khan sir, how was your on-screen face-off?
03:31I think, when he was doing the film, I had already done a face-off with Salman.
03:36So, Salman was at ease with me.
03:42In that too, it was the same. Salman also likes to sit in the evening, we used to chat.
03:48So, he also takes the initiative that everyone should sit.
03:51This happens, every actor has his own approach.
03:54So, we meet in the evening, we sit, we chat.
03:57All this used to happen, it was a little easier.
03:59Otherwise, Salman was at the top, when the film was made.
04:02He is still there.
04:03So, he is still there.
04:05But to work, to do the work that is best for you.
04:11Otherwise, if there is a weakness, the directors are there.
04:15Whether it is a fight master or your director, they guide you, you do it this way or that way.
04:21Punit Iswarji, who is also your friend.
04:23Punit Iswarji is a strict man, he wanted it to be like this in his own way.
04:28In that, we had very little say.
04:31He had prepared it himself, my character and others.
04:36So, in the beginning, I understood.
04:39What is that, everyone understood that we have to do as they say.
04:43So, as soon as I saw him, the way he wanted,
04:48the way Rubab or the way he wanted, I followed him.
04:53So, this is also important for an actor.
04:56Because, what happens is, the director has heard the story so many times,
05:01has discussed it so many times, has written it so many times,
05:05it changes, then it comes in front of you, then it reaches you.
05:08So, many times, like it was the same with Sarfarosh.
05:12I did not try a single line from my side.
05:15Because John Matthews had so much homework for every character.
05:21So, when I used to see him doing it, I used to think,
05:24why do I have to change the character, why should I do this?
05:28When this is so good, even if I do this, the work is done.
05:32So, the things that I learned with everyone in the beginning,
05:36in that, I am confirmed on this point.
05:39That what is visible and what is good,
05:42what is the need to be smart about it?
05:45Actors like me don't need it.
05:47You don't over-improvise.
05:49See, your environment tells you,
05:52whether you should do it or not.
05:55That there is a need.
05:57Because our characters, sometimes,
06:00even Sarfarosh's character was not one that could be experimented a lot.
06:04There was no such scene that,
06:06he is serious here, he goes home, he is laughing, he is playing with his daughter.
06:10It was not like that.
06:11So, one line is straight.
06:14So, we follow that.
06:16So, my personal life experience,
06:19that came in all my work.
06:21I am not an indoor person.
06:23Even today.
06:24I have lived in an open house.
06:27I used to roam outside.
06:29With friends.
06:30Someone's father is in the police.
06:32Someone is in the army.
06:33So, I have seen all this environment.
06:35So, as an actor, when your power increases,
06:39to grab things,
06:41you get overwhelmed with these things.
06:46You know what you are seeing.
06:48When you go to the market,
06:50you may see dresses.
06:52So, I may be an actor,
06:54I may pay attention to a particular person.
06:57How is he behaving?
06:59What is his language?
07:00So, the person next to me,
07:02may be seeing something.
07:03What is the arrangement of food?
07:05How should I wear?
07:07What kind of glasses are good?
07:09So, this becomes everyone's own.
07:11That's how you grab things.
07:13So, you get polished inside.
07:15Then, from time to time,
07:17you become an actor.
07:18Real life roles.
07:19Yes.
07:20So, there was not much variety in such roles.
07:24Yes, we knew the lines.
07:26That he doesn't have a family.
07:28Like, when we talked about the womb,
07:30this man didn't have a family.
07:32He was of the same kind.
07:33He was talking about his own goal.
07:35That I should keep making films.
07:37I will do this, I will do that.
07:39So, there wasn't much variety in that.
07:41But, later on, I got many roles,
07:44in which that thing comes.
07:46That you can say,
07:48Sir, look at this, if you like it.
07:50That comes gradually.
07:52So, that is happening to me too, gradually.
07:55Because, I am working in South India too.
07:57I am doing it everywhere.
07:58There are upcoming films,
08:00in which people may see a different form.
08:03So, it keeps happening.
08:05I am not in a hurry for that.
08:07Sir, there is one more exciting question.
08:09A bit of a trick question.
08:11Sir, you have become a politician, a minister,
08:13in many movies.
08:14And, even if you don't become one,
08:16you are a brother.
08:17So, your government comes.
08:18So, Sir, like in real life,
08:19you have become a politician.
08:21In real life too,
08:22do you have the intention of coming to elections?
08:24To become a politician?
08:25To work for the country?
08:27No.
08:29No.
08:31Is there a reason, Sir?
08:32No, no, there is no reason.
08:33I don't have it.
08:34I do convessing,
08:35for my friends.
08:36I have been there many times.
08:37I go there.
08:38But, I don't have it.
08:39No, no, Sir.
08:40I don't think that I can become a politician.
08:43No.
08:44Sir, it is a very difficult job.
08:46It is a proper job.
08:48One has to respect that.
08:51A politician is not like,
08:53if nothing is happening,
08:54I will do it.
08:55No, Sir.
08:56A politician is a hope.
08:58You become a hope for that poor man.
09:01Just like a politician
09:02becomes a hope for that poor man
09:04when he wears a politician's uniform.
09:07How many hopes do you have?
09:09How many will you fulfill?
09:11What difficulties will you face?
09:12Everything comes.
09:13When this happens inside you,
09:16then you face the same difficulties
09:18that I am facing today as an actor.
09:21I am shooting somewhere.
09:22It is a cold weather.
09:23The temperature is 6 degrees.
09:25And the clothes are not warm.
09:27So, I do it.
09:29So, I face those difficulties.
09:31Because it is inside me.
09:32And I am prepared for it.
09:34I don't care where I go,
09:37how hot it is.
09:38No, I don't care.
09:39Because I enjoy it.
09:40It is my job.
09:41But if I go against it,
09:43then it doesn't work.
09:44Why should I lie to myself?
09:46That I will wake up at 2 am
09:48and someone will come with a problem.
09:49It is not inside me.
09:50So, everything is not mine.
09:52And those who are doing it,
09:54they are specialized in it.
09:57Those feelings are inside them.
09:59So, it is better.
10:00Correct, sir.
10:01Absolutely correct, sir.
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