Film trade expert Taran Adarsh has expressed deep disappointment over Salman Khan’s much-anticipated Eid release Sikandar, calling it a letdown for both fans and the film industry.
EXCLUSIVE: Taran Adarsh criticizes Salman Khan’s Sikandar; says, “Sikandar se bohat umeedein thi. But woh kehte hai na, ‘unchi dukan, pheeka pakwan’”
In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Taran candidly shared his reaction to the film, which failed to live up to expectations despite the massive buzz surrounding its release. “There were a lot of expectations from Sikandar. Whenever I talk about Sikandar, I feel sad. I am very sad. Because all eyes were on it. When a big film, with a big actor, is set to release on Eid… Eid is a time when Salman Khan’s films have created magic in the past, and that has been phenomenal. He said, “Sikandar se bhi bohat umeedein thi. But woh kehte hai na, ‘unchi dukan, phika pakwan’, woh is film ke liye lagu hota hai.”
Revealing that he had watched the film a day before its release, Taran recalled, “I became so upset. Because I really like Salman as an actor. I am very fond of him as a person too. I think he is a very nice man. But after watching the film, I felt — what has Salman Khan done in this film?”
While Taran appreciated Salman’s attempt to move out of his comfort zone, working with director A.R. Murugadoss instead of frequent collaborators like Farhad Samji, Prabhu Deva, or Remo D’Souza, he felt the final product didn’t justify the effort. “I am proud of his choice, ke unhone apne comfort zone se bahar nikle… but kahin na kahin jo mehnat nazar aani chahiye bade parde par, woh nazar nahi aayi,” he concluded.
Released with high expectations and as a major Eid attraction, Sikandar failed to resonate with audiences and critics alike, becoming one of the most talked-about disappointments of Salman Khan’s career in recent years.
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