Throwback Tuesday: Did You Know Sooraj Pancholi Was A Body Double In THIS Salman Khan Film?

Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger continues to be one of the most loved action-packed thrillers of Bollywood even today. While the film boasts adrenaline-fueled action sequences, not many know that Sooraj Pancholi was Salman Khan's body double in the Kabir Khan directorial.

WHEN SOORAJ PANCHALI BECAME SALMAN KHAN'S BODY DOUBLE?

On the sets of the film, the actor met Salman Khan, who was so impressed with him that he asked Kabir Khan to use him as a body double, particularly in action sequences.

Not just this, but Sooraj Pancholi has also contributed to Ek Tha Tiger as an Assistant Director while he was just 22 years of age. Before Ek Tha Tiger, Sooraj was also been a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish when he was just 17. While working as an AD, he learned the details of filmmaking that helped him improve his craft.

After being an Assistant Director and body double, Sooraj Pancholi made his debut with 'Hero', and impressed everyone with his action skills and acting range. Now, he is set to make a magnificent comeback with the upcoming historical drama, Kesari Veer, and his fans are mighty excited to watch him step into a periodic role, something that Sooraj has never played before.

SOORAJ PANCHOLI UPCOMING FILMS

The actor will be seen playing the role of an unsung warrior, Veer Hamirji Gohil, and will share the screen space with Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, and debutant Akanksha Sharma, among others in the Prince Dhiman directorial. A Panorama Studios worldwide release, Kesari Veer is set to release on May 23.