Salman Khan: The Most Sellable Actor in India

Once a week, I will take a look at an actor, male or female, in Bollywood who is iconic, different or plain entertaining. And who else to begin this segment with but the most bankable Salman Khan. Over time the actor has evolved from strength to strength. I am avid fan of old-school Salman Khan ala Maine Pyar Kiya, Patthar Ke Phool et al. But even now, the actor still entertains and how! Yes, he overdoes it sometimes but who can imitate the style and unique sense of style Salman Khan possesses. Many have tried only to F.A.I.L. More recently, Salman came out with WANTED only to prove that he is the most versatile actor till date. Irrespective of how his films do at the box office, he manages to sell tickets and do exactly what sets out to do with all his films: entertain. An apt dancer, comedian, ass-kicker and great hunky looks, Salman Khan has re-arrived and just like fine wine, will only get better with time. And just incase you want to see more S Khan, in the next six months you will see him in Dabbang very soon which promises to be filled with Salman Khan magic!!

Back into Action with "Wanted"

It is very rare that I go out of my way to review a film when I don't have to but this time, I really feel the need to and Wanted is one such film. While it probably has something to do with the fact I am an avid old school Salman Khan fan as well as those eighties dishoom-dishoom style action flicks where no situation can be resolved without a fight -- and what a fight! And when I heard that Wanted starring Rock Star Khan, Salman Khan, I knew I had to watch this one. So off I went to watch my favorite Khan, yes he is, dance to Prabhdeva's tune in this remake of the south superhit Pokiri.

How much I enjoyed the film? Well, I didnt have to write about the film and here I am doing just that...enough said? I beyond loved it! How fun was the film! Salman Bhai was rocking and how! The actor was back in action in his best avatar-- the action hunk. He was in top notch in every which way -- dance, fight and even romancing. I couldn't get enough of the way he danced in Prabhudeva form and even kicked some butt in that! He looked amazing and for a change, wasn't his loud overacting self. Instead, the film was massy and yet well executed courtesy of Prabhudeva and Salman. The stunts -- if you're a bit of a daring one like myself, were outrageously incredible and mind you, no special effects or stunt men here; Salman Khan does a double whammy! Ayesha Takia was adorable and the pairing was rather refreshing. The songs were not WOW but good enough to keep you engaged. All in all a good filmy experience -- and one to really enjoy!

Watch Wanted cause it rocks and kicks and dances!

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