Salman Khan: “Few Dialogues in My Films, Yet All the Credit Came to Me”

In the film industry, disputes over credit and recognition are common. However, Salman Khan has always taken a different approach. In a viral interview, he candidly admitted that he didn’t put in extraordinary effort in some of his films, yet when they became hits, the credit often went entirely to him.

Minimal Effort, Maximum Recognition

Speaking to Laharen TV, Salman revealed that in certain films, he did not exert extra effort, yet audiences and industry peers viewed him as the face of their success.

Using his most popular films as examples, he said: *“In *Karan Arjun, directed by Rakesh Roshan, I didn’t do much. The other actors, director, and the entire team worked hard. But when the film became a superhit, all the credit seemed to go to me.”

“Tere Naam” Had Few Dialogues and Simple Acting

Salman also discussed his hit film Tere Naam, stating: “My role in this film was very simple. There weren’t many dialogues, nor did I experiment much with acting. In one look I had bangs, and in the other I had no hair at all. I only had a handful of dialogues. Yet, the film connected deeply with audiences and is still remembered fondly.”

He clarified that the success of Tere Naam should be attributed to the story, direction, screenplay, and writing, rather than his performance alone. Karan Arjun released on 13 January 1995, while Tere Naam hit theaters on 15 August 2003.

Cult Classic to Re-Release

Fans of Salman Khan can rejoice, as Tere Naam is set to re-release in theaters on 27 February 2026, nearly 23 years after its original release. Directed by Satish Kaushik, Salman reprises his iconic role of Radhe Mohan. Fans are eager to relive this cult romantic film on the big screen.

Personal Life Update

Salman is currently concerned about his father, Salim Khan, who was admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, due to health issues. Doctors confirmed that Salim Khan suffered a minimal brain hemorrhage, but fortunately, no surgery was required. Recovery is slow due to age, but his condition is steadily improving.

Senior doctor Jalil Parker stated that Salim Khan underwent a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) to check the brain’s blood vessels. He remains on a ventilator, though doctors are considering gradual weaning and transfer from ICU as his condition improves. Salim Khan was admitted on 17 February with high blood pressure and a minor brain hemorrhage.

Upcoming Projects

On the professional front, Salman Khan is currently busy with Apoorva Lakhia’s film Battle of Galwan, based on the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley. The film is slated for release in August 2026.