“When someone like him tells you to take your time and do great things, it stays with you,”- Sumbul Touqeer on Salman Khan

Mumbai: Actress Sumbul Touqeer, who is currently seen in a show Itni Si Khushi, recently opened up about a special moment from her journey in the industry during her interview with Hauterfly. The young actress spoke about her only off-screen conversation with superstar Salman Khan and how that meeting left a deep impact on her.
Sharing the memory, Sumbul said, “I have only had an off-screen conversation with Salman Sir once, and that was when our finale was over and we were all partying together.” She added that the atmosphere was warm and friendly, with everyone enjoying the moment after a long and emotional journey on the show.

Talking more about that evening, she said, “Salman Sir was also there and he was, you know, talking to everyone. So I also just went over to talk to him.” Sumbul explained that she did not plan anything special but simply followed her heart and decided to greet him.
What followed was a conversation she still cherishes. “He was telling me that, ‘you have time, do great things,’ and he motivated me a lot,” she shared. The actress added that their interaction was not rushed at all. “We had a beautiful 45-minute-long conversation which I really loved,” she said with a smile.
Sumbul further spoke about the kind nature of the superstar. “He is a wonderful person, he really is,” she said, adding that his words gave her confidence and strength to believe in herself and her journey.
She also mentioned that moments like these become lifelong memories for actors, especially when they come from someone as experienced and respected as Salman Khan. “When someone like him tells you to take your time and do great things, it stays with you,” she added.The actress concluded by saying that she feels grateful for the encouragement she received at such an early stage of her career and hopes to keep growing, learning, and doing meaningful work in the years to come.