Inside the quiet Yash Raj studio,on the fourth floor of its main block,there is sudden excitement as Salman Khan walks into the conference room on Wednesday evening. He enters calmly and casually struts his way towards the makeshift stage,readily giving autographs. The stage is set for the Screen Preview of Ek Tha Tiger but Khan doesnt do the routine. Visibly tired after a long day,he doesnt hesitate to get off the cushioned seat and sits on the stage instead. In Kabir Khan-directed Ek Tha Tiger,scheduled to release on Wednesday,Khan plays the role of a RAW agent,Tiger,in love with a suspect Pakistani scientist Zoya,played by Kaif. According to Khan,though the action in the film was gruelling,he preferred doing most of them on his own. Its not like old Hindi films,where it was easier to cheat the audience with body doubles, he says. The conversation remains mostly casual,and the questions gravitate more towards Khan,his Being Human organisation,the Rs 100-crore club and the way he dances. Wearing a white Being Human tee and a pair of denims himself,Khan sounds content with the emergence of the charity-brand that revolves around his star persona. But he is cautious of not overdoing its promotion. It would be taking it too far to wear Being Human clothes in my films, he says when asked if he will appear in the upcoming film in the brands clothes. He disinterestedly talks about the Rs 100-crore club,of which he has become a prominent member; with his last three films Dabbang,Ready and Bodyguard having crossed the magic figure. Ticket prices have increased,and my fans,who were born with Maine Pyaar Kiya are 22 years old now, he says,jokingly. Ek Tha Tiger has Kaif paired opposite Khan,after a gap of seven years.The last movie they did together was Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya in 2005. But Kaif doesnt feel Khan has changed much as a co-star,performer or a human being. Maybe,he has become calmer, she says. Frequently quizzed by fans about the formula of his oddball dancing,Khan says,he doesnt adhere to methods. Its good to see middle aged-uncles letting themselves loose in parties; they feel empowered by Chulbul Pandey kind of dancing; wouldnt it be odd to have a room full of Hrithik Roshans dancing in your party?, he says. However,he is appreciative of Kaifs dancing prowess,which the actress has showcased in recent chartbusters. She is very hard working,and gets even the most intricate movement right, he adds.
