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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Behind the scenes of Salman Khan's 2002 hit-and-run case. His family had to step in, reveals 'Garv' director
Family's Crucial Role in Keeping Salman Focused Maintaining Morale on Set Garv's Success at the Box Office Hit-and-Run Case and Other Legal Challenges Actor-filmmaker Puneet Issar recently opened up about his experience directing Salman Khan in the 2004 film Garv: Pride & Honour, during what was a highly difficult period for the actor. At the time, Salman was battling serious legal charges related to the 2002 hit-and-run case. Despite the ongoing media scrutiny and emotional turmoil, the actor continued shooting for the film with a strong sense of discipline and an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Puneet revealed that Salman was mentally disturbed by the case, but his family played a significant role in helping him stay on track. Issar recalled a conversation with Salman's father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan , who urged him to encourage Salman to remain committed to his to Issar, Salim Khan believed that keeping busy was the best way for Salman to deal with the situation. The family collectively decided that work would help stabilize him, and Issar supported this approach on the intense pressure from the media and the legal system, Salman remained upbeat and cooperative during the shoot. Puneet noted that the actor was focused and carried a positive described Salman as highly professional, often coming to set after a workout session and staying fully engaged in his scenes. This attitude, Issar believes, was key to navigating the difficult phase and ensuring the successful completion of the also spoke about Salman's physical dedication and talent. He recalled that Salman was exceptionally athletic, performing complex stunts with ease. From skating to horse riding, the actor showed complete control over his physical to Issar, Salman's ability to execute challenging sequences in a single day was remarkable and contributed to the film's high-action turned out to be a commercial success. Made on a modest budget of ₹14–15 crore, the film reportedly earned around ₹89 crore. It also cemented Salman's standing as one of the top stars in the industry, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Issar credited Salman's performance and the high-octane action scenes for the film's 2002 hit-and-run incident involved Salman allegedly driving an SUV over people sleeping on a pavement in Bandra, resulting in one fatality. Reports also suggested he was under the influence of alcohol. He was initially charged with culpable homicide. After years of legal proceedings, the Bombay High Court acquitted him in 2015, citing lack of evidence to conclusively prove he was driving the vehicle or was wasn't Salman's only legal battle. In 1998, he was accused of poaching blackbucks during the shoot of Hum Saath Saath Hain. He was convicted in 2018 and sentenced to five years in prison, but was granted bail shortly after spending two nights in Jodhpur Central Jail.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Puneet Issar Recalls Salman Khan's Struggles During Hit-And-Run Trial: ‘He Was Disturbed But...'
Last Updated: Director Puneet Issar opens up about Salman Khan's emotional struggle while filming Garv amid the 2002 hit-and-run case. Actor-director Puneet Issar has reflected on a turbulent chapter in Salman Khan's life — a time when the actor was caught in the eye of a legal storm following the 2002 hit-and-run case — and how he remained professionally committed during the filming of Garv: Pride & Honour (2004). In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Issar opened up about Salman's mindset during that difficult time and the role his family, especially father Salim Khan, played in guiding him. 'Obviously, the man was disturbed," Puneet said, recalling Salman's emotional state. 'Ultimately, his family members decided that he should start work and concentrate on it." Issar revealed that Salman's father, screenwriter Salim Khan, made it clear that work would be a stabilizing force for the actor. 'Salim sahab maintained that during that phase of Salman's life, he should just work. Salim sahab told me to tell Salman to stay busy at work, and this was a collective decision taken by his family. It was the right decision and that's what he did," Puneet added. Despite the ongoing court case, intense media glare, and public scrutiny, Salman did not allow the turmoil to derail his professional commitments. Puneet, who directed Garv, noted that Salman showed remarkable resilience and continued to deliver on set. 'His morale was very good on set. He is a professional. He has a comfort zone, he works in that, he would come, work out and shoot," Puneet said. The Garv shoot coincided with one of the most trying times in Salman's life. In 2002, the actor was accused of driving his Toyota Land Cruiser over a group of people sleeping on a footpath in Mumbai's Bandra area, killing one and injuring others. It was also alleged that he was intoxicated at the time. In 2015, the Bombay High Court acquitted Salman of all charges, ruling that the prosecution had failed to prove its case. Justice A.R. Joshi said there was not enough evidence to prove Salman was inebriated or driving the vehicle. First Published: July 03, 2025, 16:13 IST
Hindustan Times
a day ago
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- Hindustan Times
Salman Khan was troubled after hit-and-run case, reveals Puneet Issar: ‘His family members decided…'
Actor-director Puneet Issar has looked back on working with Salman Khan on the film Garv, a time when the actor was going through a tumultuous period due to the 2002 hit-and-run case. He shared that Salman was very disturbed following the incident. Also read: Salman Khan verdict: Here's how the hit-and-run case unfolded Puneet worked with Salman Khan on Garv: Pride & Honour, in 2004. During a chat with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, Puneet looked back at the time when he directed Salman in the film, Garv: Pride & Honour, in 2004. It was during the same period when Salman was embroiled in the infamous hit-and-run case. Despite the turmoil of a legal battle and intense media scrutiny, Salman continued to focus on filming without letting the external pressures affect his work. Talking about Salman's mindset during that phase, Puneet said that the actor was disturbed, but his family convinced him to stay focused on work. He even recalled his conversation with Salman's father and screenwriter Salim Khan. Puneet said, 'Obviously, the man (Salman) was disturbed. Ultimately, his family members decided that he should start work and concentrate on it. Salim sahab maintained that during that phase of Salman's life, he should just work. Salim sahab told me to tell Salman to stay busy at work, and this was a collective decision taken by his family. It was the right decision and that's what he did.' Puneet even recalled that despite intense public scrutiny and speculation, Salman showed dedication towards his work. He shared, 'His morale was very good on set. He is a professional. He has a comfort zone, he works in that, he would come work out and shoot.' What do we know about the hit-and-run case Salman was accused of driving an SUV over pavement dwellers in Bandra, which resulted in the death of one person in 2002. It is also alleged that he was under the influence of alcohol at that time. He was charged with culpable homicide. In 2015, Bombay High Court acquitted Salman. Justice AR Joshi said the 49-year-old actor cannot be convicted because the 'prosecution has failed to prove the charges against Khan on all counts'. The Bombay High Court verdict says there's not enough evidence to prove actor Salman Khan was inebriated and driving the Toyota Land Cruiser.
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When Salman Khan rejected Garv calling it a 'Sunny Deol genre' film: 'Why have you come to me?'
Salman Khan playing a cop has been a superhit formula with his audiences. Before he blasted on the screens with films like Wanted and Dabangg, the actor dabbled in the genre in director Puneet Issar's Garv: Pride & Honour. However, the film wasn't his first choice as the actor wasn't sure if he could pull off the role, as revealed by Puneet in a fresh interview. (Also read: Salman Khan shuts down bad fitness claims, effortlessly climbs a tree to pick fresh berries. Watch) Garv released in 2004 and saw Salman as cop, ACP Arjun Ranawat, for the first time. Puneet Issar in an interview with Digital Documentary disclosed how he convince Salman to step into the shoes of a cop which was a new space for him. "Salman and I have been friends for a long time. We worked as actors for a long time. I had told him that I am writing something. He heard the story of Garv and he liked it very much but he told me, 'Why have you come to me with this?' He thought that the film was a Sunny Deol genre. Salman never used to do those kind of films," Puneet said. Puneet said that he was eager to change Salman's image as he was known for doing romantic and comedy movies at the time. 'I told Salman, 'I want to break your image.' His image was that of a lover boy, more related to comedy. He had done films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Biwi No 1, Judwaa…he was a very big star but I told Salman that it is time for you to change your image. He liked the film's script and he agreed to do it. I feel actors are like wild horses, who will only allow those who knows how to ride a horse to sit on it. It was a pleasure working with Salman. He totally surrendered to the role. I am indebted to him that he made me a A-listed director. And after that he was a hit in police officer roles in films line Wanted, Dabangg," Puneet said. Directed by Puneet Isaar, Garv also starred Shilpa Shetty, Arbaaz Khan, Amrish Puri and Anupam Kher in pivotal roles. Garv wasn't considered a box office hit, however, Salman's performance was appreciated by critics.
