Bollywood stars mentored by Salman Khan

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif's performance in 'Boom' was not noticed by many in Bollywood. It was only after 'Manie Pyaar Kyun Kiya' that she started walking in the lime light. Salman Khan guided Katrina Kaif in many ways, from teaching her hindi to which film to sign.

Jacqueline Fernandez

After the success of Kick, Jacqueline is surely on cloud 9. In an interview to TOI, Jacqueline said, "Besides entertaining us, Salman would give me amazing inputs between the shots. His funny lines would do the trick. He wouldn't just work for himself, he would help me out saying, 'Ok, now try this out'. He need not do so, but that is the way he is." She was trained by Salman himself for Udru and Hindi lessons for Kick.

Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha considers Salman as her 'God-father'. It was because of Salman that she sheded her excess weight and was casted in 'Dabangg' for her debut. After 'Dabangg' there was no stopping for this Sinha girl.

Govinda

Govinda's successful comeback in Bollywood was only possible because of Salman Khan. They both acted together in 'Partner'. During the shoot, Salman learnt a lil danceing from Govinda and in return mentored him to maintain his weight and on his looks. Salman Khan is also helping Tina, Govinda's daughter, for her upcoming movie.

Arjun Kapoor

Industry believes that Salman Khan has an eye for good talent and thats what he noticed in Arjun. Arjun who was weighed 140kgs before admitted in an interview for leading daily " Salman bhai has been training me for a while now. I've lost 18 kilos but I'm not taking it easy. I've yet to achieve my best shape." Its only because of Salman bhai that this Kapoor lad is enjoying success in Bollywood.

Hrithik Roshan

Salman Khan mentored Hrithik Roshan in fitness-related issues. Sources say, After Hrithik-Sussanne's split, he approched Salman Khan to seek advise.

Pulkit Samrat

"For me my inspiration is Salman Khan. He is a true rock star that the industry has and inspite of the amount of success he has received he is still the same. He was the same person in Maine Pyar Kiya as he is in Dabangg 2. He has never changed as a human," said Pulkit in an interview with a leading daily. Salman Khan has mentored him for his roles in 'O Teri' and 'Fukrey' .

Himesh Reshammiya

It was Salman Khan who believed in Himesh Reshammiya's music talent that he gave him a chance to compose music for his movie 'Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya'. After that he worked as a Music Director for many of Salman's movies like, Tera Naam, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Bodyguard and Kick. Music of all these movies were nominated for awards also.

Sneha Ullal

Sneha Ullal made her debut with Salman Khan with 'Lucky: No Time for Love'. In an recent interview she said "Salman Khan is a mentor and godfather in Bollywood but more than that he is a friend. When my mom was detected with cancer a few years ago, Salman was the one who helped us. Salman and Arpita are very important people in my career”.

Zarine Khan

Zarine Khan made her debut with Salman Khan in 'Veer'. He guided her to shed all her excess weight for the movie. Salman even defended her when she was criticised for her resemblance with Salman's ex Katrina Kaif.