Salman Khan gears up for Hollywood debut! Why Shah Rukh Khan is waiting in the wings?

Hollywood offers massive global exposure to actors and worldwide recognition. Thus, debuting in Hollywood is a coveted dream for many actors dream. Several Indian actors have already made their mark in Hollywood and now it is the turn of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. As Sallu gears up for his Hollywood debut, here we bring a few details about the American thriller and why Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan 'is waiting in the wings'.

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While reports have been abuzz for a couple of days about Salman Khan foraying into Hollywood, according to the latest reports, the Sikandar actor is in Saudi Arabia, filming a cameo for a big-budget Hollywood thriller. The shooting kicked off on February 17 at AlUla Studios. Recently, a video of Sallu surfaced on the internet that shows him in a cream suit and set up seems to be of a restaurant.

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While details of the American thriller remain undisclosed due to confidentiality agreement, Salman will be seen a special role in the upcoming remake of the 2021 Argentinian film Seven Dogs. Reports also claim that superstar Sanjay Dutt will feature in the movie.

According to a source quoted by Bollywood Hungama, Salman and Sanjay have a massive fanbase in the Middle East, just like in India. Their appearances are strategically planned to create a global impact. The shooting was scheduled for three days and is expected to wrap up today (February 19).

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Reports suggest, in comparison to Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's global reach, influence, recognition and fanbase are more extensive. Notably, several Hollywood biggies are fans of the Pathaan actor. However, despite that, SRK is to make his Hollywood debut.

Earlier during an interview with Variety, Shah Rukh Khan spoke about not working in Hollywood projects despite being one of the most loved actors globally.

He said that no one has offered him a role that can justify his superstar status. The Jawan actor also said that his fans have given him all the respect and love over the years and he can't just ignore all that for the sake of working in a Hollywood movie. Furthermore, he also highlighted that he hasn't sought a career in Hollywood.

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SRK was quoted as saying, "I think it's the world's greatest and biggest cinema in terms of reach and how people watch it. I don't think I am in a position to choose and put conditions. But yes, when an opportunity arises... I hope, I can speak English well enough. And, I don't want to sound uppity. But, it should be a role worthy of the status the Indian audience has given me. It shouldn't let down."

Further, he spoke about the love and respect he has received from the audience. 

He added, "People look up to what I do. People have given me too much respect. People have given me and my family everything that I have, people of India and all around the world, Indians and people from the subcontinent. And there’s a respect that I need to keep when I play a role in any film, whether it’s a Hindi film or a South Indian film or a Marathi film or a French film or a Hollywood film."

Moreover, he also highlighted that he hasn't kept any agent in the West to seek Hollywood offers.

SRK said, "So I don’t think anybody’s offered me that kind of role, yet. I don’t have an agent there. I’ve not also gone looking for it, to be honest."

Well, SRK has a dream of being a part of an Indian film that will be seen with the kind of audience that a big Hollywood film is seen, be it as an actor, a lightman, a writer, a producer or a presenter. He just 'wants an Indian story to be accepted worldwide and hopefully be a small part of it'.

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