Actor and filmmaker Puneet Issar recently talked about directing Salman Khan in the 2004 film ‘Garv’. At that time, Salman was dealing with the hit-and-run case. Despite the legal trouble and media attention, Salman stayed professional and kept working on the film. Puneet said Salman was upset but his family told him to focus on his work to get through the tough time. Puneet also spoke about a discussion he had with Khan’s father, the renowned screenwriter Salim Khan. He requested Puneet to support Salman and help him stay committed to his work during a challenging period. Salim Khan’s Support and GuidanceDuring his interview with Siddharth Kannan, Puneet revealed that Salim Khan believed Salman should focus solely on his work at that time. He said, “Salim saaab maintained that during that phase of Salman’s life, he should just work. Salim saaab told me to tell Salman to stay busy at work, and this was a collective decision taken by his family. It was a right decision and that’s what he did.”Salman’s Professionalism Amidst ScrutinyIssar remembered that even though Salman was under heavy public scrutiny and rumors during that period, he remained dedicated and positive while filming. Puneet noted that Salman’s morale stayed high throughout the shoot. He said, “He is a professional. He knows his comfort zone, and within that, he would come, work out, and shoot.”Overview of Salman Khan’s Legal BattlesIn 2002, Salman Khan was charged with causing a fatal accident by driving over a pavement, injuring several people. After a lengthy trial, the Bombay High Court cleared him of all charges in December 2015 due to insufficient evidence. Earlier, in 1998, Salman faced allegations of hunting protected blackbucks during the filming of ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’. He was convicted in 2018 and sentenced to five years in prison but was granted bail after spending just two nights in Jodhpur Central Jail.
