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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Puneet Issar reveals how Salman Khan dealt with hit-and-run case while shooting Garv: 'Salim saab told me to tell Salman to stay busy with work'
Puneet Issar recalled directing Salman Khan during the 2004 Garv shoot amid the hit-and-run case. Despite legal troubles, Salman stayed professional, supported by his family's advice to focus on work. Salim Khan urged Puneet to keep Salman dedicated, and Salman maintained high morale throughout the challenging period. Actor and filmmaker Puneet Issar recently talked about directing Salman Khan in the 2004 film 'Garv'. At that time, Salman was dealing with the hit-and-run case. Despite the legal trouble and media attention, Salman stayed professional and kept working on the film. Puneet said Salman was upset but his family told him to focus on his work to get through the tough time. Puneet also spoke about a discussion he had with Khan's father, the renowned screenwriter Salim Khan . He requested Puneet to support Salman and help him stay committed to his work during a challenging period. Salim Khan's Support and Guidance During his interview with Siddharth Kannan, Puneet revealed that Salim Khan believed Salman should focus solely on his work at that time. He said, 'Salim saaab maintained that during that phase of Salman's life, he should just work. Salim saaab told me to tell Salman to stay busy at work, and this was a collective decision taken by his family. It was a right decision and that's what he did.' Salman's Professionalism Amidst Scrutiny Issar remembered that even though Salman was under heavy public scrutiny and rumors during that period, he remained dedicated and positive while filming. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Puneet noted that Salman's morale stayed high throughout the shoot. He said, 'He is a professional. He knows his comfort zone, and within that, he would come, work out, and shoot.' Overview of Salman Khan's Legal Battles In 2002, Salman Khan was charged with causing a fatal accident by driving over a pavement, injuring several people. After a lengthy trial, the Bombay High Court cleared him of all charges in December 2015 due to insufficient evidence. Earlier, in 1998, Salman faced allegations of hunting protected blackbucks during the filming of 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. He was convicted in 2018 and sentenced to five years in prison but was granted bail after spending just two nights in Jodhpur Central Jail.
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Salman Khan was ‘disturbed' after hit-and-run case but his ‘morale was good' on set, recalls Puneet Issar: ‘Salim Khan decided that he should just work'
Actor and filmmaker Puneet Issar recently opened up about the time he directed Salman Khan in the 2004 film Garv, during the period when Salman was embroiled in the infamous hit-and-run case. Despite the ongoing legal battle and the intense media scrutiny, Puneet shared that Salman remained professional and continued to shoot for the film. Speaking about Salman's mindset during that turbulent phase, Puneet revealed that while the actor was understandably disturbed, his family collectively decided that the best course of action was for him to stay focused on work. Puneet said, 'Obviously, the man (Salman) was disturbed. Ultimately, his family members decided that he should start work and concentrate on it.' He also recalled a conversation with Salman's father, the legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, who asked him to guide Salman and ensure that he remained dedicated to his work. Puneet shared with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, 'Salim saaab maintained that during that phase of Salman's life, he should just work. Salim saaab told me to tell Salman to stay busy at work, and this was a collective decision taken by his family. It was a right decision and that's what he did.' Despite the public scrutiny and speculation surrounding him at the time, Salman managed to maintain a strong work ethic and kept his morale high on set, Puneet recalled and 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.' In 2002, Salman Khan was accused of driving over a pavement that resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The case went on for many years and in December 2015, the Bombay High Court acquitted Salman of all charges, citing lack of sufficient evidence. Apart from this case, Salman was also involved in another high-profile legal battle. In 1998, during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain, he was accused of hunting endangered blackbucks. After a prolonged legal process, Salman was convicted in 2018 and sentenced to five years in prison. However, after spending two nights in Jodhpur Central Jail, a sessions court granted him bail, and he was released after three days. Through both controversies, Salman Khan continued to maintain a steady presence in the film industry and continued to work in films.
