DYK Salman Khan Gifted Rs 9 Lakh Watch To Dad Salim From His First Paycheque?

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Khan is one of the biggest superstars of Bollywood. In his career spanning over three decades, the actor has delivered several successful movies at the box office. Recently, in an interview, the Hindi film superstar got candid about his professional life like never before. Salman spoke about his first stunt, big splurge from his first paycheque, first script he read, and more. When the actor was asked about a big purchase, he shared that he had gifted a Rs 9 lakh watch to his father, Salim Khan. Wondering how the veteran screenwriter reacted to this gesture? Read on to find out!

When Salman Khan gifted a watch to his dad Salim Khan

In an interview with Variety India, Salman revealed that the first expensive gift he ever bought was watch for his father. The actor recalled that he didn't have money for the watch, but he liked it for his dad. Back then, it cost him Rs 9 lakh. While he had four lakh, Salman took the rest amount as a loan.

Later, when the actor gifted it to his father, he told Salman, "You haven't even started working properly, and you started doing all these things. Do you think of yourself as some king?" Although Salim Khan wasn't in favour Salman gifting him a watch, he later called it a piece of jewellery.The actor further revealed that he stopped wearing watches for 26 to 28 years of his life. But even if he wears one now, the watches aren't always his, but belong to his friends. The actor further dismissed speculation of having a massive collection of watches and stated that he has only one.

Salman Khan's work front

Meanwhile, on the work front, Salman was last seen in AR Murugadoss' Sikandar. Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, the film failed to work at the box office. Next, the actor will feature in Apoorva Lakhia's Maatrubhumi with Chitrangada Singh. The movie was earlier set to release in April, but it release has been postponed. The makers haven't officially announced a new release date yet. It was previously titled Battle of Galwan.

Besides this, Salman has SVC63 with Nayanthara lined up. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the film marks Khan's first collaboration with the Jawan actress. Produced by Dil Raju, the movie has been set for grand theatrical release on Eid 2027. Are you excited about watching Salman's upcoming films? Share your thoughts @TimesNow on X (formerly Twitter).