Mumbai, July 15: Salman Khan might soon sign his first Yash Raj movie. According to sources close to the production house, the actor is considering a lead part in a YRF film to be directed by Tashan director Vijay Krishna Acharya.
If all goes well, this will be Sallu’s first film with Yash Raj. He has been part of the film industry since 1988 (Biwi Ho Toh Aisi) but he has never worked with the Chopra banner.
Kept in waiting
Salman had been approached by Aditya Chopra for Chak De! India. It is believed that the actor quoted a ridiculously high price and kept him waiting for 21 days. On the 22nd day, without waiting for his reply, or intimidating him, Adi signed Shah Rukh Khan for the same role. This created tension between the actor and the production house, and he swore never to work with them again. He had also refused Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, when he was approached for it. If Salman has now agreed to work for a YRF project, it is only because of the efforts of his good friend, and Adi’s girlfriend Rani Mukerji.
Long chat
Says a source, “Rani was instrumental in getting Salman to patch up with the banner. When she was on Salman’s 10 Ka Dum in the last season, she had a long chat with Sallu and told him that Adi was keen on working with him. She convinced Salman to bury the hatchet.” He’s the only Khan to not have worked with the production house till date while SRK and Saif have done several films for the Chopras.
However a Yash Raj spokesperson denied that Salman had signed a film.
–Agencies–