'Salman Makes A Scene Memorable'

IMAGE: A scene from 7 Dogs. Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah likened working with Salman Khan on 7 Dogs to attending film school, citing his instinctive understanding of cinema. Salman Khan, playing ex-Interpol officer Johar, brought effortless charisma and often improvised one-liners, making scenes memorable. Sanjay Dutt, portraying Ranjeet, impressed the directors with his experience and warmth. The Moroccan-Belgian filmmaking duo, known for films like Bad Boys for Life and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, assembled a star-studded global cast for the Saudi Arabian movie 7 Dogs. Salman Khan and fellow Indian star Sanjay Dutt have pivotal roles, alongside renowned actors Monica Bellucci and Giancarlo Esposito. Salman’s charisma was compared to Hollywood star Will Smith, creating a magical atmosphere on set. He was described as instinctively understanding scenes and adding unique touches, making even brief moments memorable. The film’s logline reveals it follows Interpol officer Khalid Al-Azzazi (Ahmed Ezz) who teams up with Ghali Abu Dawood (Karim Abdel Aziz) to dismantle the criminal network known as 7 Dogs, which traffics a synthetic drug called Pink Lady. Sanjay Dutt’s performance as Ranjeet, an Indian member of the alliance, was noted for its creativity and warmth. The duo also highlighted Sanjay’s experience in complex Bollywood action movies, which they found equally impressive to Hollywood’s. The filmmakers’ admiration for Indian cinema extends beyond 7 Dogs. They watched Shah Rukh Khan’s My Name Is Khan, which resonated deeply with them due to its themes of identity and Islamophobia post-9/11. They expressed excitement for Indian cinema’s creativity, which they feel remains underrepresented globally. The directors expressed a desire to collaborate with more Indian stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, and envisioned future projects with Will Smith and SRK. 7 Dogs released in Indian theatres in Hindi and English on August 21, aiming to deliver a large-scale theatrical action adventure with strong character connections and humor.