It was in the year 1989, when an aspiring Salman Khan was shooting for his debut film, Maine Pyaar Kiya in Ooty. Around that time, Subhash Ghai was casting for his film Saudagar in Mumbai.Ghai called up Sooraj Barjatya in Ooty. The wide-eyed newcomer Salman, who was sitting next to Sooraj, thought Ghai had called asking to cast him in Saudagar. Sooraj didn’t discuss what transpired between Ghai and him, and left Salman wondering.A few days later, Sallu, who couldn’t contain his curiosity, inquired if Ghai had called again and this time blatantly asked if Ghai wanted to cast him.
Sooraj explained to Salman that Ghai had called, but not to ask about him, instead he wanted the title of Saudagar which was with the Barjatyas at that time.Years passed by, and Salman became a big star, so much so that the showman himself had to wait a long time to get Sallu’s date for his film. And Ghai didn’t mind it, till Salman gave him dates for his musical extravaganza Yuvvraaj in which he stars with his girlfriend Katrina Kaif.At hindsight, one wonders what would have happened to Sallu had he signed Saudagar?
Well, whatever happens, happens for good, and whatever doesn’t happen, it’s for the better. Who knows this better than Sallu? Don’t you agree Mr Ghai?
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