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With only a few hours left for the 'big day,' fans of Salman Khan have already started celebrations and it is evident from the flooding posts on social media. The excitement was triggered after the makers dropped the first look of Salman in and as Sikandar. While fans are eagerly waiting for his birthday and Sikandar teaser on December 27, here we bring some old clips in which Salman revealed the secret of his lucky bracelet and the reason for going shirtless for the first time in a movie.
The Real Story Behind Salman Khan's Turquoise Bracelet
Salman is loved and widely admired for his charismatic personality. His fans and colleagues often describe him as a person with a golden heart for his generosity, kindness, philanthropy and willingness to help others. Fans are well aware of his lucky turquoise bracelet.
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During an event, Salman was asked by a girl, seemingly a reporter, about the bracelet he always wears and what it means to him.
Replying to the query, Salman said, "My father has always worn this and when I was growing up, it used to look cool in his hand. And I used to like how kids play with things, I used to play with his bracelet. And then when I started off like working, he got me the exact one."
Further, talking about his bracelet, he added, "This stone, it's called Feroza. Apparently, there are two living stones. That's what they say...And one is a geek and one is a Feroza. This is the turquoise. And what happens with this...There's any negativity coming on to you...First, this (Feroza) takes it. It gets veins in it. And then it cracks. This is my seventh stone."
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Salman has been wearing the iconic bracelet for over four decades now. Well, only Salman knows how many Feroza stones have cracked in his hands.
Why Salman Khan went Shirtless for 'O o Jane Jana...'
Almost in every movie, Salman shoots being shirtless while flaunting his chiselled physique. However, he started the trend with the 1998 film Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya's song 'O o Jane Jana...'
Salman, during his appearance on 'Sa Re Ga Ma' while promoting his film Sultan, revealed the story behind going shirtless for the first on camera.
First, he revealed the story behind the most revered song and how it was included in the film. He also disclosed how Kamal Khan's voice was chosen over playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya.
He said, "We were shooting for the song in Madh Island. So, I just started training and had put on weight. Toh, jo kapde aye they, woh tight they. So, the shirt I was wearing was like, it became like a blouse. Toh, maine woh shirt nikal ke phenk diya wahan par. So, they said, you do without the shirt. Then I said, okay I will do without the shirt."
