21st August, 2023, Mumbai: Dulquer Salmaan is undoubtedly making headlines lately. The South Indian sensation is juggling promotions for two major releases in a single month: the intriguingly titled web series, Guns and Gulaabs and the mass-entertainer from the Malayalam film industry, King of Kotha. The excitement doesn’t stop there – Dulquer is also donning the hat of a producer for the latter.
Deepika – The Gulaab in Dulquer’s Eyes
During a promotional spree for Guns and Gulaabs on Roposo, the unique promotional strategy required him to hand out either a ‘gun’ or a ‘gulaab’ to celebrities as they were named. And when the beautiful Deepika Padukone’s name popped up? Dulquer had only roses to give.
His admiration for Deepika is far from hidden. “Gulaab, as she is like a Gulaab for me. I’ve been her admirer since Om Shanti Om,” he gushed. Dulquer fondly reminisced about the time he saw the Bollywood beauty in person during the premiere of Karthik Calling Karthik in Dubai, calling it his “Om Shanti Om moment.”
Dulquer’s Choices for Other Celebs
The light-hearted interview also threw other celebrity names into the mix. Dulquer’s choices? Roses for Bollywood biggies like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Tollywood’s heartthrob Allu Arjun. The surprise element came when the superstar Rajnikanth was handed a ‘gun’.
Handling the Adulation
Dulquer’s vast fan base across multiple states is no secret. The adulation and admiration, though overwhelming, can sometimes tread a line of concern for the star. When asked about his ‘crazy fan moments’, Dulquer responded with genuine concern, “I always get anxious when young fans follow me on bikes. It’s very scary and not safe for them.” Such moments reflect the grounded nature of this actor, who always keeps his fans’ well-being in mind.
A Glimpse into the Future
As the conversation progressed towards the end, the talk veered towards his upcoming film King of Kotha. With the buzz that surrounds this film, it’s touted to redefine the parameters of Malayalam mass cinema. Fans and critics alike are eagerly waiting to see how this movie performs and what new dimension Dulquer brings to the screen.