He isn’t called Bhai just like that. When Salman Khan takes on a responsibility, he sees to it that he fulfils it earnestly. And when it comes to his protégé Sooraj Pancholi, the superstar is extra protective. Sooraj as we know made his debut in Nikhil Advani’s Hero. After that the newcomer ran into a bit of bad luck. He hasn’t been able to sign any film. He was supposed to star opposite Parineeti Chopra in Bosco Martis’ Circus. But when Parineeti exited from the project, it was put on hold. There have been talks about other projects too but nothing really materialized.
This naturally disturbed Salman. He was keen that Sooraj sign a film soon. So when friend and director Puri Jaggannath approached Salman with an action thriller that he has written with the superstar in mind, Salman refused it citing his packed schedule as the reason. He didn’t just stop there, he instead recommended Sooraj’s name to the director and asked him to take the newcomer instead.
Puri Jagannath who’s worked with Salman on Wanted, which was a remake of his Pokiri, was indeed surprised by the turn of events. We’re told Puri was excited about the suggestion and has gone back to the table to tweak the project. He however has not given up hopes of working with the superstar. Puri it’s believed wants to now cast Salman in the Hindi remake of his Telugu super hit film ISM.
But of course after Salman has finished with other commitments. For now, it seems like Sooraj has a new lease of life.
