Salman Khan Inspires Commonwealth Medalist Jhandu Kumar To Pursue Bodybuilding After Watching Dabangg: “When Salman Khan’s Shirt Tears and His Physique is Revealed”

Salman Khan, one of the biggest superstars in Indian cinema, continues to be a driving force of inspiration for millions around the globe. Beyond his record-breaking box office streak and incredible screen presence, his cultural impact runs far deeper. Known as the original fitness icon of Bollywood, his commitment to a disciplined lifestyle and world-class physique has consistently served as a benchmark for fans and athletes alike.

For decades, his passion for body transformation and healthy living has motivated everyday people, fitness enthusiasts, and sports stars to step into the gym and redefine their limits.

Recently, Commonwealth medalist and para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar graced the stage of Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he spoke candidly about his life’s journey and credited Salman Khan as the catalyst for his bodybuilding career. Having contracted polio at the age of five, Jhandu refused to let physical limitations hold him back, pointing to Khan’s 2010 blockbuster Dabangg as the ultimate spark that altered his path.

Recalling that pivotal moment, Jhandu Kumar shared: “Sir, Salman Khan’s film ‘Dabangg’ was released around 2010. In the climax scene of that film, when Salman Khan’s shirt tears and his physique is revealed, I felt a different kind of enthusiasm. I felt like I wanted to build a body like that, with biceps, triceps, and a chest. That’s when my gym routine began.”

His story stands as a powerful testament to how Salman Khan’s cinematic presence and off-screen discipline continue to transform lives. By regularly sharing his intense training routines and physical progress, the megastar continues to encourage generations to stay fit, stay focused, and overcome all odds.

By Keerti Kadam