When Salman Khan came across Rashmika Mandanna for first time, 'Kaun hai ye ladki...'

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set for the grand release of Sikandar. Fans seem quite excited to see the magic combo of Sallu and AR Murugadoss and the superstar's onscreen chemistry with Rashmika Mandanna for the first time. With only a few hours left, fans certainly can't wait to witness Salman in action. But, do you know how Salman Khan reacted when he first came across Rashmika Mandanna?

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Salman Opens Up About Coming Across Rashmika For First Time

Salman Khan is currently busy in promotions of Sikandar. Well, during an interview with Zoom, the Kick actor revealed that he first came across Rashmika Mandanna through Instagram reels. Moreover, he recommended her to Aayush Sharma for Antim.

Salman said, "Beech mein na thodasa, wo jo reels hote hai, we were looking for a girl for a film, so I just said, 'yeh ladki baar baar aa ri, kaun hai ye ladki?' Toh phir mein Aayush (Sharma) ko dikhaya for Antim. I said, 'This girl is the right girl for your Antim."

When the Tiger 3 actor was asked if he knew who she was, Salman admitted that he didn't but found her charming and endearing. Furthermore, he revealed that upon learning about her existing popularity, he acknowledged that he wasn't aware of her social media fame.

Salman stressed that real success in the entertainment industry is not just about sustaining a career for decades. He also said that true achievement lies in longevity across films, OTT, or television.

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Notably, Sikandar marks the first on-screen collaboration of Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna. Helmed by AR Murgadoss, the film also features Sathyaraj, Prateik Babbar, Kajal Aggarwal, Anjini Dhawan, and Sharman Joshi in key roles.