Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya remembers his first impression of Salman Khan – a short boy who couldn’t dance. But place him in front of the camera and his swag would come alive. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, Sooraj recounts Salman’s audition for Maine Pyar Kiya, his first film as a lead actor. 

How Salman Khan was roped in for Maine Pyar Kiya

Sooraj Barjatya recalled that a model auditioning for the role of Suman suggested Salman Khan’s name to essay Prem. The filmmaker questioned, “Why would Salim (Khan) Saab’s son work with me?” However, he was determined to launch a new face.