Journalism of Courage
Salman Khan and his on screen lady love Anushka Sharma, who are seen as wrestlers in the upcoming film Sultan launched the trailer of their film in Mumbai on May 24. The actors made some surprising revelations at the trailer launch. While Salman said that he had one of the most difficult times of his career while shooting in a langot. The macho superstar who is known for his shirtless avatars admitted to feeling violated while walking out in a langot on the sets of Sultan. Meanwhile, Anushka Sharma said that she was initially scared while doing the film as she felt that she did not look like a wrestler. A look at the duo! (Source: Varinder Chawla)
The on screen couple, who will be seen playing hard core wrestlers followed dress code as they were both dressed in black shirts and pants. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Talking about her co-actor Salman Khan, Anushka said, "Salman is very refreshing person to work with. If you see someone like him you feel relieved. You realize his craze when you work with him which is amazing. He has worked really hard for this film." (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Salman plays the title character in the film, a wrestler, who goes on to win the gold medal for India in wrestling. But due to some reasons, he leaves wrestling and returns to the sport after some time, when age and an unfit body are hurdles in front of him. He then is coached by Randeep Hooda's character in MMA and reaches the big stage. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Actress Anushka Sharma plays his love interest in the film, who is also a wrestler. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
At the trailer launch of Sultan, Salman Khan said that Anushka is a trained wrestler now. (Source: Varinder Chawla)
Salman Khan said, "When Ali narrated to the me the story I thought I'll be able to do it. But then while doing it, opposite me were not fighters but real wrestlers. Most of the shots in the film are real, wrestlers and Mixed Marital Arts, there are no cables and because of them there is lot of contact happening in the film. When they lift you and put to the ground it used to hurt, they were of 120-130 kilos." (Source: Varinder Chawla)
