Salman and Suraj at an event in Mumbai.
Mumbai:
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan feels that newcomer Suraj Pancholi may take his position in future. Salman, known to promote upcoming talent in the industry, has co-produced Hero, which is the debut film of Suraj, son of the actor couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab.
Actor Suneil Shetty's daughter Athiya is also making her debut in the film which is a remake of Subhash Ghai-directed 1983 film of the same name.
"One Sooraj (Barjatya) supported me all my life, so I can support another Suraj (Pancholi)," Salman said at an event to launch the trailer of Hero.
He said that both Athiya and Suraj will do well in their career. "Both are stars. They look good on screen. Suraj has a great endearing quality on screen. I think Suraj will come into my slot. He is going to lessen the gap between me and him. He is going to push me," Salman said.
Addressing Aditya and Athiya, who were present at the function, Salman said in a lighter vein, "You guys better do well or else I will be a punching bag. Both your dad's Aditya and Sunil will punch me."
Of Athiya, Salman said, "Athiya should work so hard that she should work with the young generation as well as with our generation. She should work with Shah Rukh, Aamir and me."
Recalling his debut on silver screen, Salman said, "When Biwi Ho To Aisi was made I was confused whether people should watch it or not. It had a run for 100 days. I want to spread love I got. I am close to both Anna (Suneil Shetty) and Aditya Pancholi. We have been friends."
Salman, who has also sung a number in Hero, clarified he will not be seen in cameo role in the film.
Hero was earlier slated to be released on September 4 along with John Abraham's Welcome Back, but the release has now been pushed forward to September 11.
When asked about the development, Salman parried the query and said: "Postponed the release because humne Welcome ko welcome kar liya."
Actor Suneil Shetty's daughter Athiya is also making her debut in the film which is a remake of Subhash Ghai-directed 1983 film of the same name.
"One Sooraj (Barjatya) supported me all my life, so I can support another Suraj (Pancholi)," Salman said at an event to launch the trailer of Hero.
He said that both Athiya and Suraj will do well in their career. "Both are stars. They look good on screen. Suraj has a great endearing quality on screen. I think Suraj will come into my slot. He is going to lessen the gap between me and him. He is going to push me," Salman said.
Addressing Aditya and Athiya, who were present at the function, Salman said in a lighter vein, "You guys better do well or else I will be a punching bag. Both your dad's Aditya and Sunil will punch me."
Of Athiya, Salman said, "Athiya should work so hard that she should work with the young generation as well as with our generation. She should work with Shah Rukh, Aamir and me."
Recalling his debut on silver screen, Salman said, "When Biwi Ho To Aisi was made I was confused whether people should watch it or not. It had a run for 100 days. I want to spread love I got. I am close to both Anna (Suneil Shetty) and Aditya Pancholi. We have been friends."
Salman, who has also sung a number in Hero, clarified he will not be seen in cameo role in the film.
Hero was earlier slated to be released on September 4 along with John Abraham's Welcome Back, but the release has now been pushed forward to September 11.
When asked about the development, Salman parried the query and said: "Postponed the release because humne Welcome ko welcome kar liya."
