Randeep Hooda Revealed that he chose not to follow career advice given by Salman Khandespite admitting it was “good advice.” The actor said that although the two Salman Encouraged by his father to stick to heroic roles and create a consistent screen presence, he made a conscious decision to follow a different path to avoid becoming a repeat performer.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Randeep reflected on his unconventional career choice and explained why he prioritizes challenging roles over stardom.
‘Salman told me not to play roles that don’t look heroic’
Recalling the advice given to him by Salman Khan, Randeep said, “His (Salman Khan’s) main advice was not to do roles that didn’t look heroic. It was a good advice… My father also said the same thing. Then, he said, ‘You should look the same and play the same type of roles, which will help win image and become a star.'”However, the actor admitted that he deliberately chose not to go down this path.“I didn’t follow that advice because I’ve always found it boring to play the same thing over and over again. It’s something I never wanted to do,” he said.
“You can’t pinpoint me”
Randeep also spoke about why when people say he can’t be imitated, he takes it as a compliment.“That’s because you can’t pinpoint me. For each character, I speak in a different rhythm and intonation, and sometimes, my voice itself is different,” he explains.Randeep admits that having a recognizable screen presence can help an actor become a star, but says it was never his primary goal.“I’m not saying it’s not a good thing. But how do you stay fresh over the years? Will you start sleepwalking into your roles? Will the gym become the only place you practice? So, I didn’t follow his advice. But, you never know what will happen in the future,” he added.
Randeep and Salman shared screen space three times
Despite choosing different career paths, Randeep Hooda and Salman Khan have collaborated on three films: Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kick (2014), Ali Abbas Zafar’s Sultan (2016) and Prabhu Deva’s Radha (2021).While “Kik” and “Sultan” were box office successes, “Raad” received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
