Koffee With Karan Season 9 finally started with a banger as Salman Khan graced the inaugural episode of the Karan Johar-hosted show. The Bollywood superstar spilled the beans about his personal and professional lives. He also shared the secret of his crackling chemistry with Karisma Kapoor after she appeared on the show as a guest. During a conversation with KJo, Salman Khan explained why films of his colleagues from the 90s, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar, are still delivering the biggest hits at the box office.
Salman Khan is all praise for the 90s actors
When Karan Johar asked about the films of the 90s actors still performing well at the box office, the Dabangg star explained the real reason behind it. Salman said, “We are interested in our work. We want to get out of our houses and work on the sets. We want to do good work. Sometimes it turns out right; sometimes it doesn’t. But the films that we make are the films every Indian would be comfortable seeing with the whole family. That’s one of the main reasons. Because we are interested in our work.”
While speaking about the issue on , Salman explained, “I often see a vision that this is the way this film’s going to turn out, but the director doesn’t see it like that. That is when some issue happens.”
Salman Khan on his bond with his colleagues
Salman Khan also opened up about his bond with his colleagues from the 90s. He called Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan ‘brother’. While talking about Akshay Kumar, he said, “Akshay doesn’t interfere in anyone’s business. He only cares about his work. He never gossips. He will do his work and go home. He is the only one who has grown by leaps and bounds. I wonder how he does such phenomenal work.”
Aamir Khan, SRK And Salman Khan. (Credit: Instagram)
Salman heaped praise on as well. He mentioned in the same conversation, “Ajay is like a brother. He is a friend. I don’t think anyone can beat him in intense roles. He also manages comedy very well in that same format. You can never criticise Ajay’s efforts.”
Talking about Salman Khan, the actor will next be seen in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film also stars Chitrangada Singh as the female lead.
Salman is currently shooting for Vamshi Paidipally’s next. Also starring Nayanthara, the film is tentatively titled Monster.