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Mumbai: Bollywood actor and model ambassador of Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) season 2 Salman Khan throughout unveiling of the league’s official jersey and trophy, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) (PTI07_16_2025_000259A)

Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Sunday made an attention-grabbing revelation that he was provided a staff within the Indian Premier League (IPL) at its inception in 2008.At an occasion in Mumbai, when requested whether or not he has any curiosity in shopping for an IPL staff sooner or later, the 59-yr-outdated star, in his personal model, replied: “IPL ke liye too outdated ho gaye hum” (I’m too outdated to purchase an IPL staff now).“IPL offer hua tha us waqt, liya nahi (The IPL offer was made earlier, but I didn’t accept it at that time). “Aisa nahi hai ki pachta rahe hain hum. Khush hello hain hum” (It is not like I have any regrets, I am happy).Several Bollywood stars are heavily invested in the IPL. Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla own the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders, while Preity Zinta is one of the co-owners of the IPL 2025 finalists, Punjab Kings.Salman’s upcoming movie, Battle of Galwan, based on the 2020 India-China Galwan Valley conflict, is one of his most physically challenging roles to date.The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia of Shootout at Lokhandwala fame, will feature Khan in intense action sequences and challenging shooting conditions in Ladakh.“It is bodily demanding. Every yr, each month, every single day it will get an increasing number of tough. I’ve to present extra time now (for coaching). Earlier, I’d do it (prepare) in a single or two weeks; now I’m working, kicking, punching, and all that stuff. This movie calls for that,” Khan instructed PTI.

The 59-year-old actor elaborated on the film’s challenging shooting schedule and locations.“When I used to be signing the movie, I assumed it’s superb, nevertheless it’s a really, very tough movie to do. I’ve 20 days (of work) in Ladakh after which seven to eight days (of taking pictures) in chilly water. We can be taking pictures this month,” Khan shared.The actor also confirmed that, unlike his traditional Eid releases, Battle of Galwan will hit theaters in January.In other developments, Khan announced that a sequel to his 2015 film Bajrangi Bhaijaan is also in progress.