Sonakshi not promoted by Salman Khan, Salman won't promote Sonakshi?

Salman Khan is known to give great support to those close to him... While he successfully launched Sonakshi Sinha, talks have it that Salman is now recommending Asin - his 'Namastey London' co-star, and Zarine Khan - his 'Veer' co-star, for projects.

We are told, "Salman has launched a few careers - be it Katrina Kaif, or Sonakshi Sinha. He somehow feels responsible for Asin and Zarine Khan as well. You see, the films in which these actresses starred opposite Salman didn't rock the box office. And Salman Khan thinks he owes them something. Besides, they are talented, too." So while he has set Katrina and Sonakshi on the right path, his focus now remains on getting Asin and Zarine on the track to success.

If talks are to be believed, Sallu suggested Asin's name for 'Housefull 2', and he has also given Zarine a part in 'Ready'. However, Sajid Khan, director of 'Housefull 2' denies that Asin's name was suggested by Salman.

Salman's 'Ready' to help Zarine

When Salman Khan is in your corner, consider yourself blessed! One such lucky actress is Zarine Khan.

Despite her less than satisfying role in Anil Sharma's film, Veer, the actress has still managed to remain Salman's favourite protégée. Recently, Salman pulled some strings, convincing Anees Bazmee to bring Zarine on board, for a small appearance in Ready.

Zarine, accompanied by Dabangg producer, Arbaaz Khan, flew down to Bangkok, on Friday to shoot the cameo with Salman, in Pattaya. Bazmee confirms, "It's a small scene. We needed Arbaaz and Zarine.

Salman's equation with them made it easy for us to get them to agree to do the scene." A source tells us, "Salman felt Zarine is being left behind for no fault of hers. Salman somehow feels responsible for Zarine's career not taking off. He is trying to get her into his new projects."

Salman's tuk tuk adventures!

Trust Salman Khan to come up with some crazy ideas for his movies!

News is that for his next film, Bhushan Kumar’s ‘Ready’ produced by T-Series and Rajat Rawail, the actor recently shot some high-voltage action sequences driving a tuk-tuk in the narrow streets of Pattaya, Thailand.

Salman, known for adding that extra ‘zing’ to his films, came up with the idea of shooting an action sequence in Thailand’s famous Tuk Tuks as this was never done before in a Hindi film. Subsequently, an action scene was written and shot, showing two tuk-tuks blowing up and the actor jumping into another one and driving off.

Obviously, the producers had to buy off 3 Tuk Tuks especially for this scene since the vehicles would face considerable damage in the course of the shoot. But Bhushan Kumar & Rajat Rawail happily did so as they wish to leave no stone unturned in creating bigger and better action scenes for ‘Ready’ after the success of ‘Wanted’ and ‘Dabangg’.

Bhushan Kumar confirms, “It was Bhai’s idea to shoot with tuk-tuks which are very fast and powerful. He wanted to shoot an action sequence nobody has done before. People have shot romantic songs or scenes perhaps but such a high-voltage action sequence will be seen for the first time in ‘Ready’. People will enjoy this unique Thai action.”

An insider adds, “Salman drove the tuk-tuk expertly, although it was his first time doing so!” ‘Ready’ is slated for release on 3rd June.