Boney Kapoor Says Salman Khan Played Significant Role In Arjun Kapoor's Growth, 'He Took It Upon Himself'

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor, has acknowledged Salman's significant role in son Arjun Kapoor's development as an actor.

Salman Khan played significant role in Arjun Kapoor's career.

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New Delhi: The relationship between Arjun Kapoor and Salman Khan has been strained for quite some time. Nonetheless, Arjun's father, Boney Kapoor, has acknowledged Salman's significant role in Arjun's development as an actor. Boney revealed how Salman took the initiative to help Arjun shed a considerable amount of weight, also shedding light on the complexities of their relationship.

Boney Kapoor talks about Salman Khan mentoring Arjun Kapoor

In an interview with News18 Showsha, Boney expressed, "Where Arjun is concerned, I may have separated from Mona, but it was never in my mind that Arjun wants to become an actor. It was Salman who called me up and said, ‘He will become an actor.’ I mean he took it upon himself and made him lose weight. Imagine, at that time, he was a very healthy child.”

He continued, "So I would give credit to Salman where Arjun is concerned. Whatever said and done today, maybe they’re not on good terms, I mean, the equation is not that good, but he gave him his best. And Arjun’s growth really was influenced a lot by Salman, where his outlook to acting is concerned, his outlook to films are concerned, and he shaped up. I mean he gave him, rather inculcated in him, the importance of having a good body.”

Salman and Arjun's relation

When asked about whether the strained relationship between Arjun Kapoor and Salman Khan has affected his bond with the actor, Boney Kapoor stated, "That has not altered. I still love him. I still feel that there are very few like him. You know big-hearted, warm-hearted, and there’s a lot of respect that he gives me, and I love him.”

Boney Kapoor's upcoming project is "Maidaan," featuring Ajay Devgn in a significant role. Meanwhile, Arjun was last seen in the film "The Lady Killer."