Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani , known for his ability to craft compelling narratives with movies like 'Kal Ho Naa Ho,' ‘Batla House’, 'D-Day,' and 'Patiala House,' continues to showcase his versatility and storytelling prowess. Recently, he directed ' Vedaa ,' featuring John Abraham , which further solidified his position in contemporary cinema. Nikkhil Advani in an interview with PTI, shared an insightful anecdote from the filming of 'Salaam-E-Ishq,' where he received invaluable advice from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan .
This advice, which he considers a pivotal lesson in his career, emerged during a challenging moment while shooting a song for the film in 2007. During the shooting of 'Salaam-E-Ishq,' Nikkhil faced difficulties with Salman Khan's choreography. As the director, he had specific expectations for the dance steps, but Salman struggled to execute them as envisioned.
After several takes, Salman approached Nikkhil with a suggestion that would shape the way he directed stars in the future. Salman pointed out that the dance steps he was trying to perform were more suited to professional dancers rather than actors like himself. He advised Nikkhil, saying, "If you have to direct big actors and stars, you need to understand when they are going to be uncomfortable.
" This moment of clarity was a turning point for Advani, highlighting the importance of recognizing the strengths and limitations of each actor. Nikkhil reflected on this experience, acknowledging that choreog.