Hey Bollywood buffs! Nisha here, your go-to for all things Bollywood with a side of sarcasm and wit. Ready to dive into some juicy tidbits? Grab your popcorn, folks! 🍿
Saleem Khan on Salma Khan: So, our legendary screenwriter and Salman Khan’s dad, Saleem Khan, spills the beans in the ‘Angry Young Men’ documentary. Yep, he’s turning the pages of his life’s diary, revealing his love story and struggles in Mumbai. And guess what? He’s sharing how he fell head over heels for Salman Khan’s mom, Salma Khan. Cue the violins! 🎻
Renting Half a Room for 55 Rupees? Seriously?
When Saleem first landed in the city of dreams from Indore, he shacked up at a guest house on Marine Drive. And wait for it… he paid a measly 55 rupees for half a room! His grand ambition? To rent the entire room for 110 rupees. Spoiler alert: it never happened. 😂
Reflecting on his departure from Indore, Saleem recounts how his big brother predicted he’d come running back home. But no, our man Saleem was determined to make it without mooching off his family. Cue the struggle montage! 💪
Love at First Balcony Glance
During his tough times, Saleem met 17-year-old Salma. Oh, the romance! He would watch her from his balcony – talk about old-school stalking! 🤣 Living near each other in Mahim, their love story blossomed from stolen glances to evening strolls. But love ain’t easy, folks. Salma’s family gave her the old "him or us" ultimatum. Spoiler alert: They tied the knot in 1964, and a year later, along came Salman Khan. The rest, as they say, is Bollywood history. 🎬
Saleem didn’t shy away from discussing financial woes either. To make ends meet, he dabbled in everything from cigarette ads to whatever odd jobs came his way. Hustling 101, right there! 💼
From Actor to Screenwriting Maestro
Despite his early struggles as an actor, Saleem had an epiphany – his real talent was behind the scenes. He candidly admitted he couldn’t match the acting chops of Dilip Kumar or Amitabh Bachchan, but boy, could he write! Accepting his limitations, he ditched acting for screenwriting. Smart move, eh? Today, Saleem Khan is a screenwriting legend, and his son is none other than Bollywood’s Bhaijaan, Salman Khan. 📝
Nisha’s Nutshell: In Bollywood, it’s all about knowing when to step off the stage and start writing the script! 😉
