When Salman Khan revealed why he said no to 'Baazigar', which later starred Shah Rukh Khan, saying, 'I won’t do roles that set the wrong example'

In a throwback interview, Salman Khan had shared why he had no issues with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for not casting him in 'Devdas' even after collaborating on projects like 'Khamoshi' and 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'. The Bhaijaan of Bollywood was clear about his choices about movies at that time. Here's what he had said.

Salman Khan shares he was not upset for missing out on 'Devdas'

In an old interview with Subhash K. Jha, when Salman Khan was asked if he was disappointed with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for missing out on 'Devdas', the actor said, "Not at all. I don’t want to play any character which can influence the young generation wrongly."


During the interview, Salman Khan shared that his choices always depend on how his role would impact the audience. He had said, "In fact, my warning about Radhe (a character from 'Tere Naam') to the audience is, do not follow his wrong actions in life, but learn from his mistakes."

Salman Khan on not doing 'Baazigar'

The actor further shared that he always wants to do roles with a clean heart. Khan also shared, "There was a time when heroes gave their life for love. But most of the time when people kill themselves for love, it happens on the spur of the moment."

He said that if a person comes to such a moment, nothing can turn it back. And hence, the actor stated that he always avoided playing such roles. He said, "So yes, I won’t do roles that set the wrong example. I was offered Baazigar. I didn’t do it."

More about Salman Khan

Salman Khan will next star in 'Battle of Galwan', directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The film stars Chitrangda Singh as the female lead. The film is set to hit theaters in April this year.

The actor was last seen in A R Murugadoss' 'Sikander', which failed to pull the audience to the theaters.

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