Iulia Vantur shares the advice she received from Salman Khan ahead of her acting debut: 'He would have told me to act less'

Iulia Vantur is ready to make her on-screen acting debut with Echoes Of Us, a short film directed by Deepak Tijori. While she’s already made a name for herself as a singer in India, this marks a new chapter in her creative journey. In a recent interview, Iulia offered insights into what drew her to the project, shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her working relationship with Tijori, and reflected on the subtle but significant acting advice she received from longtime supporter Salman Khan.

During an appearance on Varinder Chawla’s YouTube channel, Tijori admitted he wasn’t sure if Iulia Vantur would agree to star in Echoes Of Us. Reacting to this, Iulia clarified that she was drawn to the strong script and called it an honour to work with Tijori, adding there was no reason to turn it down.

Salman Khan’s Advice

When the conversation turned to Salman —who has often been linked to Iulia and also supported the film on social media—the host asked if she ever seeks acting advice from him. With a smile, Iulia quipped that Salman would probably just tell her to “act less,” emphasizing his belief in subtlety over theatrics.

Tijori chimed in during the conversation, noting that Salman Khan’s approach to acting aligns with what Mahesh Bhatt also instills in his actors—that “not acting” is often the hardest, yet most powerful, part of the craft. He explained that true skill lies in recognizing when a performance is going overboard and reining it in.

Deepak Tijori on Craft and Collaboration

Reflecting on his career, he admitted that accepting certain roles out of loyalty to friends had an adverse impact on his professional growth. He acknowledged being typecast by the industry and said that despite Mahesh Bhatt’s efforts to help him break that image, commercial considerations ultimately won out. Tijori recalled that Mukesh Bhatt had once advised Mahesh against casting him in a lead role, citing it as a business-driven decision—something he understands and does not resent.

Missed Opportunities

The actor once shared that he was among the final two contenders for the role of Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya, alongside Salman Khan. While his audition was appreciated, director Sooraj Barjatya ultimately chose Salman, believing his screen image would better suit the romantic tone of the film. Although the decision was disappointing, Deepak accepted it with maturity, acknowledging that the choice made sense for the story they wanted to tell. He has maintained that he never held any resentment over the casting and understood the reasoning behind it.


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