Salman Khan called me 'Chachi Jaan' and suddenly lifted me: Himani Shivpuri

Veteran actor Himani Shivpuri has become a household name for her portrayal of Katori Amma in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan. The actor has come a long way in her career with several shows, theatre and Bollywood movies to her credit.

Going back to her Bollywood days, Himani shared her fond memories of working with Salman Khan and narrated a funny incident while shooting for the movie, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun.

"I remember the first time I met Salman was on the set of the movie, Hum Aapke Hai Kaun. The entire cast and crew were having a brief introduction, including Madhuri. However, Salman just came before the scene, so we did not get a chance to have a formal introduction. While we were shooting our first scene together, he called me Chachi Jaan and suddenly lifted me. At first, I was shocked because I wasn't expecting this as it wasn't a part of the script, besides it was the first-ever interaction. But that broke the ice, and we all had a hearty laugh over it later," Himani Shivpuri told The New Indian Express in an interview.

Special bond with Salman

Himani Shivpuri shares a special bond with Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor and has done numerous films with him including Bollywood blockbusters such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Biwi No. 1, Dulhann Hum Le Jayenge among others.

Amid the lockdown, Himani has been spending a lot of time catching up on her shows and movies. And while watching HAHK, she reminiscence her first meeting with Salman Khan.

She further added, "Since we all are home these days, I decided to utilize the time binge-watching episodes of my show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan alongside a couple of my movies. And that's when I recollected this incident that brought a broad smile on my face."