Salman Khan gifted Sooraj Pancholi his debut film

Actor Sooraj Pancholi revealed that Salman Khan gifted him his debut film, "Hero," on his 20th birthday, marking a significant moment in his career. Khan offered Pancholi the film after a conversation during the "Ek Tha Tiger" shoot, surprising him with a 4 AM visit to his hotel room to deliver the contract. This gesture stemmed from Khan's memory of seeing Pancholi as a child at a Michael Jackson concert. Khan's decision to launch Pancholi was influenced by a childhood memory of carrying him on his shoulders at a concert, rather than solely based on family ties.