Salman Khan urged Palak Tiwari to work behind the camera before acting: ‘Learn what happens…'
, is steadily carving her path in Bollywood. But before stepping in front of the camera for her debut in 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan', she took a significant detour, thanks to superstar
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In a recent interview, Palak opened up about how Salman encouraged her to first understand filmmaking by working as an assistant director (AD) on Antim: The Final Truth.
Salman Khan's Advice: "Kuch Karna Life Mein?"
Speaking on The Bombay Journey podcast by Mashable India, Palak recalled a candid moment at a Bigg Boss reunion where Salman Khan addressed her career goals. 'He told my mom how tall I had grown, then looked at me and said, 'Kuch karna hai life mein?' (Do you want to do something in life?).
I told him I wanted to be an actor,' Palak said.
Salman, ever the mentor, advised her to first explore the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking. 'He said that before becoming an actor, I needed to understand what happens behind the camera. That experience gave me a whole new perspective,' she added.
Learning on the Job as Assistant Director
Taking Salman's suggestion seriously, Palak worked as an AD on Antim: The Final Truth, starring Salman himself.
She shared how the role helped her appreciate the hard work that goes into making a film. 'As an actor, it's easy to take things for granted. Working behind the camera taught me discipline, patience, and respect for every crew member,' she said. The hands-on experience prepared her for her eventual debut and gave her a deeper understanding of the craft.
Still Star-Struck by Salman Khan
Despite having worked closely with him, Palak admitted she remains star-struck in Salman's presence.
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'Even now, if I get a message from him, I stutter. He just changes my whole personality. Once he told me, 'Aaram se bolo' (speak without hesitation),' she laughed.
On the film front, Palak was last seen in Bhootnii alongside
,
, and Sunny Singh, which released earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan's recent outing was the action thriller 'Sikandar'. The movie was directed by the talented 'Thuppakki' director AR Murugadoss.
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