Salman Khan News / Where did Salman go with his scooter during the shooting of Sultan?

Salman Khan's film 'Sultan' proved to be a blockbuster at the box office. During the shooting, Salman went to visit the village on a scooter. He shared his experience of dropping children to school, which was also included in the film. 'Sultan' earned 607.84 crores, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 23, 2025, 08:00 AM
Salman Khan News: Whenever there is talk of memorable films of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, the name of 'Sultan' is definitely taken. This film not only proved to be a big blockbuster of Salman's career, but also set new records at the box office. In the film, Salman Khan played the character of Sultan Ali Khan, a wrestler from Haryana, who touched the hearts of millions of viewers with his story of struggle and success.

Village visit on scooter: Interesting anecdote of shooting

During the shooting of the film, Salman Khan shared a funny anecdote. In the TV show 'Aapki Adalat', he told that he had gone on a trip to Morna village in Uttar Pradesh on a scooter.

Salman said, "There was some time during the shooting, so I thought why not visit the village. I picked up the scooter and went for a walk. The beauty of the village mesmerized me so much that I kept going. On the way, I saw some children going to school carrying heavy bags. Then I put them on the scooter and dropped them to school. During this, the children said ‘bye’ to me, and Ali (director) liked it so much that he included this incident in the film.”

Direction and star cast of the film

‘Sultan’ was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, and it was produced under the banner of Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films. Anushka Sharma played the lead role in the film along with Salman Khan. Along with this, actors like Randeep Hooda, Amit Sadh, and Kubra Seth also played important roles.

‘Sultan’s box office performance

The film was released on 6 July 2016 and created a stir at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the total budget of ‘Sultan’ was around 80 crores, while it collected 607.84 crores worldwide.

The film did a business of 421.25 crores in India alone and was counted among the biggest hits of the year. ‘Sultan’ proved Salman Khan’s star power once again.

Salman Khan's character and hard work

In 'Sultan', Salman played the role of a wrestler, for which he especially worked hard on his physique and acting skills. The film not only opened up new layers of his acting, but also connected the audience with his story of struggle and love.

Significance of 'Sultan'

'Sultan' was not just a film, but it was a unique blend of inspiration and entertainment. Salman Khan's brilliant performance, his chemistry with Anushka Sharma, and the film's songs, such as 'Jag Ghoomeya' and 'Beboli Sethi,' made it a memorable cinematic experience.

Conclusion

'Sultan' is one of those Salman Khan films that not only succeeded at the box office, but also left an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. Every aspect of the film—be it the story, acting, or direction—was excellent in itself. Salman's scooter ride and a small anecdote like dropping the kids to school makes this film even more special. This film remains a symbol of inspiration and entertainment for the audience even today.