This Article is From Feb 25, 2015

Salman Khan: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Him

Salman Khan: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Him

Salman was not the first choice for his breakout role in Maine Pyar Kiya

A Jodhpur court has delayed the verdict in an Arms Act case in which actor Salman Khan is accused of illegally owning and using a gun in a poaching case dating from 1998. The next hearing has been scheduled for March 3.

Meanwhile, here are 5 facts about the actor you may or may not know.

1. Salman was not the first choice for his breakout role in Maine Pyar Kiya, or even the second or third. Vindoo Dara Singh, Deepak Tijori and Faraaz Khan, son of actor Yusuf Khan who played Zabisco in Amar Akbar Anthony, were reportedly considered for the role first.

2. Salman and actor Mohnish Behl auditioned for Maine Pyar Kiya together. They ended up playing hero and villain. They later played brothers in Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain.

3. Salman could have become a pro swimmer if he had so wanted. He was a swim champ at school and was even tipped to represent India.

4. Salman's favorite actor is Sylvester Stallone and favorite actress, Hema Malini.

5. Salman was offered the lead in Abbas-Mustan's Baazigar but refused to play an anti-hero. The role went to Shah Rukh Khan and made him famous.

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