‘Salman told me: Be careful about projects, your life will change now’
It feels good to get beautiful messages from people. Directors and producers are congratulating me SAJJAD DELAFROOZ, ACTOR
Since 2011, Sajjad Delafrooz has been on a mission to make it big in Bollywood. His portrayal of the menacing villain, Abu Usman, in Salman Khan-starrer Tiger Zinda Hai has finally given him a sense of having arrived in the industry.
“I was trying to make this happen for years. It feels good to get beautiful messages from people. Directors, producers are congratulating me,” says the Iranian actor, who is also gaining popularity among women for his good looks. “It’s beautiful,” he giggles.
To grow from here, the 34-year-old treasures Salman’s advice. “After the screening of the film, bhaijaan told me, ‘Be careful about the projects you choose because your life will change now’,” says Sajjad. About working with Salman, he adds, “I met him while I was preparing for the film. He shared tips about working out. He shares his experiences with you, which is the best thing about him.”
Years in between him being a PR manager to bagging the film were about working hard irrespective of results. “On July 29, 2011, I had decided I don’t want to continue with a 9to-5 job. I started by sending my videos and emails to those incharge... In 2015, I landed a small role in Baby (starring Akshay Kumar), but nothing worked for me till one day, I got a call for this film... The entire audition process went on for two and a half months,” recalls Sajjad, who’s now hungrier for bigger, better opportunities.