Aafiya Sayed, who recently made her Bollywood debut with ‘Prem Keetanu’, had a memorable moment on the sets of ‘Bigg Boss 20,’ where she appeared with co-star Veer Pahariya to promote the film. Sharing the stage with host Salman Khan, the actress turned the occasion into a full-circle moment as she looked back on meeting the superstar when she was a child.
Aafiya Sayed shares then-and-now post for Salman Khan
Sharing a then-and-now moment from her journey on social media, Aafiya spoke about her experience of promoting ‘Prem Keetanu’ with Salman by her side. She was full of praise for the actor, thanking him for being so kind to the newcomers. In her words, “Salman sir, everyone knows you as this icon, this undeniable force. But over this weekend I saw you offer us kindness that is incredibly rare. You showed up for us, you blessed us, you let us share the stage with you. I think my sense of what stardom should be like will now forever be impacted by how you treated us.”
Aafiya Sayed thanks Salman for making newcomers feel at home
Expressing further gratitude, the actress spoke about how Salman made the newcomers feel at home. In her note, she continued, “The kindness, the humility & the sheer childlike joy and enthusiasm you bring to our screens. Thank you for giving us new kids a shoutout; we will remember this moment till the end of time. It truly, really, “made my life”. The OG Prem, we’re forever grateful and have been in awe of you since day 1. We love you!!”.
About ‘Prem Keetanu’
Aafiya has started her film journey with ‘Prem Keetanu’, which has put her in the spotlight. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, the film is the official Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam film ‘Premalu’.
Salman Khan’s upcoming projects
Salman Khan, meanwhile, has a busy slate ahead. He is currently working on ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’, directed by Apoorva Lakhia and co-starring Chitrangda Singh, though the makers are yet to reveal a release date. He is also set to headline a much-awaited project with director Vamshi Paidipally, reportedly titled ‘Monster’. Nayanthara plays the female lead, and Salman has confirmed via social media that the film will arrive on Eid next year.