Success is superficial: Salman Khan

B-town superstar says he knows how to handle success.

MUMBAI:

He has several films in his kitty that have joined the INR1 billion club and thanks to them, actor Salman Khan’s films are perceived as high-yielding projects. But his feet are on the ground and he knows how to handle success, says the star.

Salman’s Dabangg, Bodyguard, Ready, Ek Tha Tiger and Dabangg2 grossed more than INR1 billion at the box office and now producers are making high-stake investments in the star, who says: “I am so used to success by now that I know exactly how I need to take it.”

“I know this is all superficial. I know this is my profession and my work and I get paid for it. But apart from that, it does not get to my head. It’s like a nine-to-five job,” Salman told IANS in an interview.

Does losing success scare him?

“We know that is going to happen. It’s about how hard you can work to keep it going. How long you can see the distance between the fans and the hero increasing is important,” said the 47-year-old.

Salman is known for his tiffs with star Shahrukh Khan but was seen defending him on Bigg Boss 6 when Imam Siddique, one of the contestants, claimed to have contributed to his success.

“If anyone has become something, it is because of his dedication. We have no right to put somebody down. We don’t get along at all, but what is not right is not right. The fact that SRK comes out of his house and goes to work provides so many people with work. So who are you to take credit for that?” said Salman, who doesn’t let his problems with Shahrukh bother him much.

With success at his feet, Salman’s desire is to work harder and make sure unsung heroes in the industry get their due too.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 8^th, 2013.

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