Super duper actor Salman Khan, he- of the wide repertoire of roles, was invited to give a series of lectures at Whistling Woods International an Acting academy run by Director Subhash Ghai.

Salman Khan has acted in a wide range of roles. After a romantic turn in Maine Pyar Kiya, which catapulted him to fame, he has experimented with comic genre (Partner, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi) and serious, sensitive roles like ‘Khamoshi’ and ‘Hum dil de chuke sanam’.

Asked what he has taught his students about acting, he says, “Nothing. To be an actor, you don’t have to know acting. There is nothing in acting, except that you should not follow anyone.”

“I told the students that they should look good, go to the gym everyday and that people should notice them. Acting is something that will come to them on its own. If people look at you, that means you have it in you,” said the star.

He shared with the students his experiences of the days as a struggling actor and his journey to be a superstar. He also shared his experience of working with notable directors like Sooraj Barjatya, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, David Dhawan and Subhash Ghai.

Salman Khan’s lecture on acting was filled with fun, which students enjoyed a lot. In between acting tips, he used to narrate interesting jokes and anecdotes.