Kabir Khan marks 13 years of Ek Tha Tiger, remembers debut with Salman and Katrina
advertisement"I will always be indebted to Aditya Chopra who gave me a massive platform because he wanted 'Ek Tha Tiger' to be a genre-defining leap for Hindi cinema, a statement that Indian storytelling could blend scale, style, and soul on an international canvas. And I'm so happy that I was able to deliver. What also makes ETT unique is the fact that we were able to deliver that level of action without much VFX support. The realness shows. The Spyverse continues to thrill audiences. 'Ek Tha Tiger' was the first heartbeat of a franchise that changed the rules of the game. It was also my first collaboration with @beingsalmankhan – a collaboration that would go on to create films I will always be very proud of," he added.
Released in 2012, 'Ek Tha Tiger', the story of two spies from rival nations who find themselves torn between love and duty. The film, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif is where it all began. While the spy universe was not a thing back then, it is considered the first edition now The film, directed by Kabir Khan, was one of the highest-grossing releases of 2012 and is now available to stream on Prime Video.In a recent interview, the renowned filmmaker has opened up about his experience working with Salman Khan and admitted having some creative differences on the sets of 'Ek Tha Tiger'. During a recent chat with India TV, Kabir Khan spoke about Aditya Chopra's idea of making 'Ek Tha Tiger' with Salman Khan.He stated, 'He (Aditya) told me, 'Kabir, making a film with a big star is a different beast and a different kind of film altogether, and I feel that you can now step up to that.' Then we wrote Tiger. I never consciously thought that I would have to do something in a specific way just because Salman was in it."
Salman Khan may soon be collaborating with one of Telugu's popular filmmakers, Harish Shankar. The news has sparked excitement among fans. Nothing has been made official till now. But an entertainment portal has mentioned that Harish Shankar is thinking about this.However, Ravi Teja is also on the list. According to 123 Telugu, Harish Shankar is lining up his next project with producer Dil Raju. The duo has worked together on three films so far, and their fourth will go on floors soon. Reports suggest Bollywood star Salman Khan may play the lead, while other sources point to Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja as the frontrunner. However, no official confirmation is there till now.Salman Khan will be next seen in much-anticipated film Battle of Galwan, inspired by the 2020 conflict between Indian and Chinese forces in the Galwan Valley. The film marks a fresh collaboration between Salman Khan and actress Chitrangda Singh. The cast boasts talents including Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, Harshil Shah, Heera Sohall, Abhilash Chaudhary, and Vipin Bhardwaj. Battle of Galwan is based on true events from June 2020, when Indian and Chinese soldiers fought in the remote, high-altitude Galwan Valley in Ladakh. Although there were agreements that banned the use of guns, the clash became one of the deadliest border fights in over 40 years.- EndsMust Watch
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