Top 10 Bollywood Celebrities Whom Salman Khan Helped To Get Into The Film Industry

Sana Khan came in reality show Bigg Boss which was hosted by Salman Khan. Salman recognised her acting skills and talent in the show, and later launched her in the movie Jai Ho which was a hit film. It gave Sana a great platform to showcase her talents and after that she was offered many roles in various films.

2. Arjun Kapoor

Arjun Kapoor treats Salman Khan as his godfather. Salman has been a mentor to him during his early years and his debut film Ishaqzaade. Arjun was overweight earlier, and Salman has helped him get in shape and guided him throughout then.

3. Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif made her debut with movie Boom which was a flop. Later, she appeared in Sarkar opposite to Abhishek Bachchan. After tha,t Salman cast her in ‘Maine Pyaar Kyu Kiya’ which was the start of her career. After that she got many movie opportunities, which were great for her career.

4. Zarine Khan

Launched in Bollywood with movie ‘ Veer’ by Salman Khan which might not be a very nice one but it showed producers and directors, an upcoming star Zarine who was considered as a resemblance of Katrina Kaif. She also treats Salman as a mentor and a godfather who helped her kick-start her career.

5. Daisy Shah

Daisy Shah, the Gujarati girl, was first launched in Bollywood with hit film ‘Jai Ho’ opposite Salman Khan. Salman has been a mentor to her since then, and he is the reason of her first cast in the debut film. Later, he has told producers and directors of this upcoming actress. She appeared in ‘ Hate Story 3’.

6. Sooraj Pancholi

The son of actor Aditya Pancholi, Sooraj Pancholi was blamed for Jiah Khan’s suicide which was even proved wrong. He is an innocent person. Salman Khan launched him in a film ‘hero’ which was directed by him ‘Hero.’ Sooraj was guided by him since he was a teenager and Salman always gave him tips.

7. Sonakshi Sinha

She is the daughter of Shatrughan Sinha and was launched opposite Salman Khan in blockbuster film Dabangg. She was a very healthy girl and had to reduce 30 kilos to fit in the role, and Salman helped her in that. Since then, she is recognised by various directors and producers and has done hit movies.

8. Pulkit Samrat

Pulkit was the husband of Salman’s Rakhi-sister Shweta Rohira, the reason Salman gave him acting tips and guided him in the industry was the respect he had for her rakhi sister Shweta.

9. Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline is born and brought up in Sri Lanka. She made her debut with Aladin which was a flop film. Later, she was cast opposite Salman in Kick which was a kick-start in her career. Salman after mentoring various actors and actresses has also been her mentor and polished her for future movies.

10. Hrithik Roshan

Film producer Rakesh Roshan launched Hrithik Roshan with ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’ which was super duper hit. Salman Khan has always been a mentor to Hrithik Roshan during his career. It is believed that after his divorce with Sussanne Khan, he burst out into tears and cried his heart out in front of Salman and was consoled by him.