Salman liked my song 'Humko Pyaar Hua' from 'Ready' and asked me to try a romantic number for 'Dabangg 2.' After the recording, both Salman and Arbaaz Khan liked the way I sang the number and finalized my rendition for the film.
I was offered a role in 'Dabangg 2,' but after reading the script, I didn't feel there was much space for my character in the film.
'Fast & Furious' is Hollywood's 'Dabangg.' It is that big there, so it obviously feels amazing to have played a part in it. The role is small but very interesting. People will see me in full Hollywood accent, and the character is not like typical Indian character.
I have made my mark as an actor and I have also established myself as a producer with a franchise like 'Dabangg.'
Even the multiplex audience wants this flavour. No big-budget film can be a commercial hit until it does well both at multiplexes and single screens. 'Ghajini' and 'Dabangg' are examples.
If 'Dabangg' starts looking like the 'Golmaal' or 'Dhoom' franchises, then people wouldn't be able to connect with it.
Dabangg' is an actor-driven franchise.
I would love to be part of 'Dabangg 3.'
I know 'Dabangg' has some pre-requisites. Every film has some requisites that you have to fulfill. I sat down with my writer and discussed what as an audience I want to see in the second part of the film. We worked towards that and we hope what we thought connects with the audience.
It would be great if I am offered a film with Sonakshi. I've watched her in 'Dabangg' nearly four to five times and I did SMS her about her performance.
When a movie is made, you toy with many ideas, and a prequel to 'Dabangg' is one of them.
There were reports that my elder daughter Ashwami was in 'Dabangg 3,' but she is a chef, and never wanted to be an actor.
Dabangg' symbolises entertainment, drama, good music, actions and we have tried to give doses of all of that in the sequel too.
As for action, yes 'Wanted' was a success in the action genre. But not to the extent of 'Dabangg.'
I like my role in 'Akira,' which is a remake of a south Indian film. I play the role of a pregnant cop like the original. So, since it's the role of a pregnant cop, luckily I didn't have to do any stunts.
India has a cross section of audience whose cultural levels are varied. So where there are takers for Dabangg,' there are also audience for A Wednesday' and Peepli Live.'