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Mint
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sooraj Pancholi reveals why Salman Khan cannot ‘resurrect' his career: 'I know...'
Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi made his comeback with Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath after a gap of four years. The news of his comeback arrived after Sooraj Pancholi was acquitted by a special CBI court in Mumbai in Jiah Khan's abetment to suicide case. However, Kesari Veer received mixed reviews from critics and a lukewarm response from the viewers. Amid his return, Sooraj opened up about not reaching out to Salman Khan, who once launched him in Bollywood, for help to 'resurrect' his career. Talking to ETimes, Sooraj mentioned his bond with Salman Khan. He said he doesn't want to bother Salman for work. 'I'm in touch with Salman sir, but I don't want to disturb him. He's a superstar, and I know my limits. Though he launched me in Hero, I don't expect him to resurrect my career. What he's done for me is more than enough, asking for more would be greedy. I'm very grateful for everything he's done for me," he said. Sooraj made his Bollywood debut with the Salman Khan production Hero, which also featured Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty. Earlier this year, Salman gave a shoutout to Sooraj's film Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath on Instagram. Ahead of its release, Salman dropped a photo with Sooraj and wrote, 'Abhi raat hai, subah Sooraj chamkega @soorajpancholi.' The film was released in theatres on May 23. Sooraj Pancholi is the son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab. He was accused of abetting the suicide of his then-girlfriend Jiah Khan in 2013. In April 2023, the court found him not guilty due to a lack of evidence. In the same interview, the actor said "the worst is over" and he was looking forward to a good future. Referring to it, Sooraj also said in the interview, 'I never went to producers for work. The one question they always had was when would the case end? If I were a producer, I might have the same reservations. But that's behind me now. In this industry, patience is key. The ones who are patient make it, the rest don't. I'm patient. After my acquittal, I didn't expect things to change overnight... I am a different person now, inside and out.'
NDTV
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sooraj Pancholi Says He Doesn't Expect Salman Khan To "Resurrect" His Career: "I Know My Limits"
Actor Sooraj Pancholi recently returned to the big screen with Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath, four years after the 2021 dance drama Time to Dance. In a new interview, Sooraj Pancholi said he can't keep on running towards Bollywood superstar Salman Khan whenever he needs work. Salman Khan launched the actor in his 2015 production Hero along with Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty. What's Happening Actor Sooraj Pancholi told Etimes that he is in touch with his mentor and first producer Salman Khan, but he doesn't expect him to get him more films in future. "I'm in touch with Salman sir, but I don't want to disturb him. He's a superstar, and I know my limits. Though he launched me in Hero, I don't expect him to resurrect my career. What he's done for me is more than enough, asking for more would be greedy. I'm very grateful for everything he's done for me," he said. The actor's remarks come months after Salman Khan gave him a shout-out on Instagram, promoting his new film release Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath, which released in theatres on May 23. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Sooraj Pancholi, who is the son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, was accused for abetting the suicide of his then girlfriend Jiah Khan back in 2013. A special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted him in 2023 citing paucity of evidence. In the same interview, the actor said "the worst is over" and he was looking forward to a good future. "I never went to producers for work. The one question they always had was when would the case end? If I were a producer, I might have the same reservations. But that's behind me now. In this industry, patience is key. The ones who are patient make it, the rest don't. I'm patient. After my acquittal, I didn't expect things to change overnight... I am a different person now, inside and out," he added. In A Nutshell Sooraj Pancholi says while he is in contact with Salman Khan, who gave him his first break in the movies with 2015's Hero, he doesn't depend on the Bollywood superstar to keep getting him more work.
News18
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sooraj Pancholi Says He's Done Relying On Salman Khan For Work: 'I Know My Limits'
Sooraj Pancholi says he's thankful to Salman Khan for launching him but won't ask him to 'resurrect' his career. 'He's a superstar, and I know my limits,' he says. Actor Sooraj Pancholi is back on the silver screen with Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath, marking his return to cinema after a four-year hiatus since his last outing in Time to Dance (2021). While many still associate his debut with Salman Khan, who launched him in the 2015 film Hero, Sooraj now wants to chart his own path—without leaning on his mentor's star power. In a candid interview with ETimes, Sooraj acknowledged his bond with Salman but made it clear he doesn't want to keep depending on him for work. 'I'm in touch with Salman sir, but I don't want to disturb him. He's a superstar, and I know my limits. Though he launched me in Hero, I don't expect him to resurrect my career. What he's done for me is more than enough, asking for more would be greedy. I'm very grateful for everything he's done for me," Sooraj said. His remarks come just months after Salman publicly supported him on Instagram, promoting the release of Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath, which hit theatres on May 23. While appreciative of the gesture, Sooraj is firm in his belief that success must now come from his own merit. Son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, Sooraj faced turbulent years following his connection to the tragic death of actress Jiah Khan in 2013. Accused of abetment to suicide, Sooraj was acquitted by a special CBI court in 2023 due to lack of evidence. Now, the actor is determined to move forward. 'The worst is over," he said, reflecting on a decade of professional uncertainty. 'I never went to producers for work. The one question they always had was when would the case end? If I were a producer, I might have the same reservations. But that's behind me now. In this industry, patience is key. The ones who are patient make it, the rest don't. I'm patient. After my acquittal, I didn't expect things to change overnight… I am a different person now, inside and out." For Sooraj Pancholi, the past may have been fraught with setbacks, but the future is something he's finally ready to claim on his own terms. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sooraj Pancholi says actors' ‘visibility' and ‘perception' can be managed by money: ‘Everybody is doing it'
Sooraj Pancholi , who was last seen sharing screen space with Suniel Shetty , Vivek Oberoi and Akanksha Sharma in the historical drama 'Kesari Veer', has never really managed to stay away from controversies. Over the years, the actor has often found himself in the middle of heated discussions, yet he has largely chosen to stay quiet rather than respond to every accusation or bit of negativity that came his way. 'If it was up to me, I wouldn't have social media' In a chat with Hindustan Times, Sooraj opened up on how social media has changed everything in the world of showbiz. Talking about how he feels when he sees other actors staying away from social platforms, he said, 'If it was up to me, I wouldn't have social media. There are so many actors who do not have social media, and I am so jealous of them.' He then spoke about how money plays a huge role in deciding how people see a star. 'Everything can be managed by the amount you have in your bank, at least your visibility can be, and sometimes even your perception... Everybody is doing it,' he added. Young actors know how to play the game Sooraj also praised the younger lot of actors for being clever with social media and PR. 'They are very smart. I wish I thought like that. People like me can do damage control, but that's about it. As for perception about me, pehle kaam to karoon (first let me do some work),' he shared. 'There is no mystery now' Sooraj went on to talk about how things were different before social media became such a big deal. Back then, there was a certain magic around stars because people didn't know every little detail about their lives. Now, everything is out in the open. 'There are people as hardworking as the superstars. But, social media has made everything so available now. Agar yeh nahi hota, people would have still been superstars. Mystery nahin hai ab (If this wasn't there, people would still be superstars. There is no mystery now). And there is nothing without it,' he said. His latest film 'Kesari Veer' Sooraj was last seen in 'Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath', a 2025 Indian Hindi-language historical action film. 'Kesari Veer' was a grand period drama set against the backdrop of the legendary battle of Somnath. However, despite its big scale and powerful story, it did not fare well at the box office.
India Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sooraj Pancholi recalls terrible jail term in Kasab's cell, sleeping on newspaper
Actor Sooraj Pancholi shared the challenging times he underwent during his solitary confinement at Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. He recalled how he used to sleep on the newspaper while he was kept in the same cell where 26/11 convict Ajmal Kasab was put. Pancholi was imprisoned i connection to actor Jiah Khan's death an interview with Hindi Rush, the actor stated that he felt as if he was being treated like a terrorist. While revealing about the solitary confinement when he was just 21-years-old, Pancholi said, "It's all hazy. I was just a 21-year-old boy at the time. I was sent to Arthur Road Jail and put in the 'anda cell' (solitary confinement). I was in the same cell where they had put Kasab (26/11 attacker Ajmal Kasab). They treated me like I'd done a bomb blast."advertisementThe actor pointed out the horrible conditions inside the jail where there was not even a pillow. He further said, "They put me where they put Kasab. I didn't even have a pillow; I'd sleep on newspapers. They treated me terribly, like I had committed some horrible crime. I am not even exaggerating. It was four or five years later that I understood what exactly I had been through. When it was happening, it all felt like a dream." Salman Khan recently shared a picture with Pancholi amid his recent release 'Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath.' The actor, in his social media post, wrote a heartfelt caption which read, "Abhi raat hai, subah Sooraj chamkega (It's night. The Sun will rise again.) @soorajpancholi."Pancholi's 'Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath' is set against the backdrop of the 14th century AD. It narrates the story of the unsung warriors who defended the Somnath temple, the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The period action-drama also features Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, and Akanksha Sharma in crucial roles.'Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath' was released in theatres on May 23, Watch
