Salman Khan drove rashly on footpath and was caught by police: Aasif Sheikh recalls 1998 Bandhan shooting incident | bollywood

Salman Khan has always had an interesting relationship with his co-stars: on screen and off. Aasif Sheikh, who has worked with Salman in several films, recently spoke about the latter’s rash driving incident. Aasif, in an interview with The Lallantop said that the actor was caught along with him by the traffic police for driving on the sidewalk. (Also read: Salman Khan sings Ganpati aarti with niece Ayat at sister Arpita Khan’s house; Salim Khan and Iulia Vantur also seen)

Asif Sheikh on Salman Khan’s rash driving

Recalling the incident during the shooting of Bandhan (1998), Aasif said, “We were young then and Salman was held in high esteem at that time. He made me sit next to him and started driving everywhere on the sidewalk, on the road. I said, ‘Salman, pakde jayenge (we will be caught).’ He said, ‘Pakde jayenge toh yaar Salman Khan hain ghabrao mat. (Even if we get caught, don’t worry, you are with Salman Khan).”

He further said: “He rolled down the window and the traffic police didn’t really recognize him.” “He was like ‘Isne toh pehchana nahi. Maine Kaha shirt utaar shayad pehchan le. (He said he didn’t recognize me. I said take off your shirt, he might recognize you then).”

Aasif Sheikh’s career in film and TV

Aasif starred in many films with Salman such as Karan Arjun (1995), Auzaar (1997), Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha (2004), Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006) and Bharat (2009). The actor is known for his work in Hindi television shows such as Hum Log (1984-1985), Chandrakanta (1994-1996), Yes Boss (1999-2009), Dill Mill Gayyee (2009), Chidiya Ghar (2012) and Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain (2015-present).

Salman Khan’s acting career

Salman made his acting debut with Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988). He rose to fame with films like Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Hum Saath-Saath Hain (1999) and Tere Naam (2003). He later acted in films such as No Entry (2005), Dabangg (2010) and Tiger 3 (2023).