Salman Khan, a Bollywood superstar with a career spanning over three decades and a string of blockbuster movies to his name, had a humble beginning in the film industry. During his early days in the industry, he had an encounter with the iconic actor Raaj Kumar, known for his straightforward and unfiltered manner of speaking.
This incident occurred when Salman had just achieved fame with the success of his film “Maine Pyar Kiya,” making him a household name. The film’s director, Sooraj Barjatya, decided to celebrate this milestone with a grand party attended by some of Bollywood’s top actors.
However, during this lavish gathering, an incident unfolded that left Raaj Kumar quite annoyed. It was an incident that, at the time, no one could have imagined happening to Salman.
The legendary actor Raaj Kumar graced the party with his imposing presence. Upon his arrival, he expressed a strong desire to meet the film’s lead actor, Salman Khan. Sooraj Barjatya, the director, duly introduced Salman to the esteemed veteran of Indian cinema. According to a report by News 18, this encounter marked Salman’s first meeting with the seasoned star.
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, when Raaj Kumar extended a greeting to Salman, the young actor responded with a seemingly innocuous question, asking, “Who are you?” Little did Salman know that this question would trigger an unexpected reaction.
Hearing this response from Salman, who had just tasted his first major success, Raaj Kumar was not pleased. In his characteristic no-nonsense style, he retorted with a wry remark, telling Salman, “Son, go ask your father who we are.”
Realizing his lapse in judgment and recognizing the legendary stature of Raaj Kumar, the superstar quickly understood his mistake. He promptly offered an apology to the veteran actor, a moment that would likely have remained etched in his memory from those early days of his career.