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Salman Khan's Early Prediction of Kangana's Star Power
16 Apr
Summary
- Salman Khan called Kangana a 'Sanjay Leela Bhansali heroine' at 16.
- Bhansali saw Kangana's potential but didn't sign her initially.
- Kangana's early rejections fueled her growth as an artist.
Years before achieving national acclaim and awards, a teenage Kangana Ranaut's cinematic promise was recognized by Salman Khan. He famously told her she possessed the aura of a "Sanjay Leela Bhansali heroine." Intrigued, Kangana visited Bhansali's residence the same day with her portfolio. While Bhansali was captivated by her varied looks, he did not offer her a role, stating she might be signed if she "made it" later.
Though Bhansali later regretted not recognizing her potential sooner, he approached Kangana for a song in 'Ram Leela' years later. Kangana declined, not wanting to be associated with "item numbers" at that stage of her career. She believes these early rejections were formative, fostering her growth as an actor, writer, and filmmaker. Now a four-time National Award winner, Kangana recently directed and starred in 'Emergency'.
