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- 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
a day ago
- 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.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sooraj Pancholi reveals actors pay ₹30 lakh to feature on top podcasts: 'I have received such offer too'
Sooraj Pancholi, who is currently promoting his latest film, Kesari Veer, recently opened up in an interview and revealed that actors pay huge amount of money to be featured on top podcasts. The actor said that he had also received such an offer, but he didn't accept it. (Also read: Sooraj Pancholi recalls terrible time in jail: 'Slept on newspaper, was in the cell where they had put Kasab') In a podcast with Hindi Rush, Sooraj mentioned, 'I have heard that there are a few actors who charge about ₹30 lakh to do a podcast. Is this true? I am just wanting to know because I have come here for free. Pay me at least ₹30,000,' Sooraj said jokingly. However, the podcasters laughed and said that the tables had turned. Sooraj quickly clarified and said, 'Yes, I have heard that too, that the podcasters who have good viewership charge ₹30 lakh to get you on their podcast. I have received such offer too. But it makes sense as they give you viewership. They have put immense hard work to grow their page so I think why not.' The actor made his debut with Athiya Shetty in 2015 with Hero. The actor won the Filmfare award for best newcomer that year. He then acted in Satellite Shankar in 2019 which also starred his father Aditya Pancholi and Megha Akash. He was also seen in seen in Time to Dance, opposite Isabelle Kaif, Katrina Kaif's sister. Sooraj was most recently seen in the historical action film Kesari Veer, directed by Prince Dhiman. The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Barkha Bisht, Aruna Irani, and Akanksha Sharma in key roles. The film released on May 23.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sooraj Pancholi recalls terrible time in jail: ‘Slept on newspaper, was in the cell where they had put Kasab'
Actor Sooraj Pancholi has shared his harrowing experience in Arthur Road Jail, where he was imprisoned in connection with Jiah Khan's suicide case. The actor revealed that he faced harsh treatment and was subjected to difficult conditions, including sleeping on newspapers during his time in solitary confinement. Also read: Zarina Wahab claims Sooraj Pancholi broke up with Jiah Khan a month before her death: 'She was depressed because of…' In an interview with Hindi Rush, Sooraj looked back on the time he spent inside the jail. Sooraj 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." The actor added, '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." Jiah Khan, best known films like Nishabd and Ghajini, was found dead at her Mumbai home on June 3, 2013, by her mother. Later, her then-boyfriend, actor Sooraj Pancholi, was arrested on charges of abetment to suicide. The case was based on a six-page note that detailed her troubled relationship with Sooraj. The alleged suicide note narrated Jiah's 'intimate relationship, physical abuse and mental and physical torture' at the hands of Sooraj, which led her to take her own life, the central agency had said. Sooraj is the son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab. In 2013, it was reported that the 21 days which Sooraj spent in jail took a serious toll on him. In 2023, Sooraj was acquitted of abetment to suicide charges in the case. The actor made his debut with Athiya Shetty in 2015, and was also seen in seen in Time to Dance, opposite Isabelle Kaif, Katrina Kaif's sister. Sooraj was most recently seen in the historical action film Kesari Veer, directed by Prince Dhiman. The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Barkha Bisht, Aruna Irani, and Akanksha Sharma in key roles.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Wanted to do a film that would bring me respect: Sooraj Pancholi
Mumbai, Actor Sooraj Pancholi, who was away from the big screen for four years, says he was waiting to do a film like his latest project "Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath" to make a comeback. The actor was last seen in the 2021 dance drama "Time to Dance", which also starred Katrina Kaif's younger sister Isabelle. In "Kesari Veer", Pancholi plays Rajput warrior Veer Hamirji Gohil. The period drama is directed by Prince Dhiman. "I was listening to many scripts, but I wanted to do a film that would bring me respect. Anyone who works behind the camera or in front of the camera, they all put in a lot of hard work. "When you are not appreciated for your work, you feel really let down. So, I wanted to do a film where people would be like, 'Ok, maybe Sooraj is capable'," the 34-year-old actor told PTI. Pancholi, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, was accused for abetting his then girlfriend Jiah Khan's suicide in 2013. A special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted him in 2023 citing paucity of evidence. The actor, also known for films such as "Hero" and "Satellite Shankar", said he wanted to get his "life back on track" before he resumed working in films. "I sat down one day and spoke to my parents. I said, 'Let me finish that , I will work later. I'll do whatever I want, but let me finish that first'. "Thanks to God, I'm done with all of that now. This is the first movie that I've done with a fresh, open and focused mind. I'm only focusing on how to perform. Good things take time," he added. "Kesari Veer" will also see Pancholi share screen space with Suniel Shetty, which is a full circle moment as he made his acting debut opposite the actor's daughter Athiya in "Hero" . "Athiya worked with my father in 'Hero' and now I'm working with Suniel sir. So, it's all coming back around. There's nothing better than this film for me to start my life again," he said. "Kesari Veer" also features Vivek Oberoi and Akanksha Sharma. Backed by Kanu Chauhan of Chauhan Studios, the film is slated to be released in theatres on May 23.
