"I’d imagine Jackie or Anil in those roles, I Had Tears In My Eyes” – Salman Khan Recalls Shooting for Kabootar Ja Ja Song

Salman Khan Maine Pyaar Kiya

Salman Khan debuted with Maine Pyaar Kiya (1989) and became a sensation overnight. It became a huge blockbuster as well as the highest-grossing movie of the year. MPK has many iconic songs, but did you know that Salman Khan was in tears before shooting Kabutar Ja Ja?

Recently, the superstar was asked to choose his favorite films among all Speaking about the same, he said, "Asking an actor to name their favorite movie is usually like asking a parent to pick between their favorite child."

He admits Maine Pyaar Kiya as his favorite film among all the films he has done so far. Salman Khan said, "I was about 18 years old, and there was a truly memorable moment during the shoot for the song Kabootar Ja Ja Ja when I suddenly knew that this was the role for me. During several narrations, I'd imagine Jackie Shroff or Anil Kapoor in those roles, but I could never actually see myself doing big films. That moment was the first time I really felt, ‘Yes, I can do this.’ I had tears in my eyes."