Making a place in Bollywood without industry advice can be an uphill battle, though Pulkit Samrat he says he was lucky Salman Khan by his side in the early years of his career. The actor recently reflected on how the superstar’s voice before the release of his debut film ‘Bittoo Boss’ helped him overcome stress and taught him a valuable lesson on dealing with success and failure.In an interview with Variety India, Pulkit also shared what he learned from watching Salman work behind the scenes, revealing that the actor’s commitment to the film and his humility inspires him.
Salman Khan’s advice eased Pulkit’s frustration
Recalling the days leading up to the release of ‘Bittoo Bwana’ in 2012, Pulkit admitted that he was overcome with fear. Like a newcomer, he was worried about how the audience would receive the film and how it would react.“I was very worried, wondering how the film and my work will be received by the audience. Salman bhai just looked at me and said, ‘Pulkit, I am Salman Khan. Even I am not sure about my next Friday. So, who do you think you are? What will you gain by stressing about it? “The actor said these few words immediately changed his perception of the uncertainty of the film industry. “It made me realize that if someone of Salman Khan’s stature can’t guarantee success in his next film, I have no reason to worry.”
Watching Salman work became a lesson in dedication
Pulkit said his biggest learning from Salman was not just advice. Seeing how the artist works helped him to better understand what it takes to live a long life in the film industry.Contrary to the notion that Salman was hypnotized, Pulkit described him as a man whose mind is occupied with filmmaking.“He eats, sleeps, and breathes films 24/7. Even on a lucky day when he only sleeps for three hours, he is always thinking about his work, whether he is looking for the perfect person for the character or thinking about the big thing that the audience will love in the theaters.”Inspired by this commitment, Pulkit said he realized that he had to work harder to create his own career.“Seeing this dedication made me realize that if I want to achieve even 50% of what they have, I have to work hard 500%.
The main takeaway lies beyond the movies
Over the years, audiences have often seen shades of Salman Khan in Pulkit’s appearances. However, the actor believes that the most valuable lessons have come from watching Salman’s performances away from the camera. “The way he takes care of his people is a great lesson.”Pulkit also admired the star’s relationship with his family, especially his respect for his father, veteran writer Salim Khan. “At the end of the day, he’s still Salim’s son. He can’t lift a finger without his father’s permission. The deep respect and unconditional love for family is what I witness at his home, and it’s a quality I admire and strive to emulate.”Pulkit Samrat recently appeared in Netflix’s ‘Glory’, which earned him appreciation from the viewers. He also made a special appearance in Homi Adajania’s ‘Cocktail 2’.
