Nikhil Advani says can’t direct Salman Khan again

On being quizzed if it is Salman Khan’s tantrums that makes him skeptical on directing him, the director said it’s not the reason but admitted that starry tantrums are part of the game.

“I have done a film with Salman. I have worked with Shah Rukh, Rishi Kapoor, Hrithik, Akshay Kumar. If there are no tantrums then you are not going to see their films. They are stars because they have tantrums and it is part of the game,” he said.

The ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ director said Salman Khan liked “D Day” and wanted him to direct “Hero”, which is remake of 1983 hit with same name, directed by Subhash Ghai and starred Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri.

“He has liked my work in ‘D Day’ and I am happy that Salman is producing ‘Hero’. Actually he chooses his director.. we don’t chose him,” Nikhil said.

The remake marks the  launch of two star kids – Sooraj, son of Aditya Pancholi and Athiya, daughter of Suniel Shetty. “Hero” is slated to release on September 11.

“Athiya and Sooraj are very good. Athiya’s trademark is her confidence while Sooraj’s is his honesty and his ability to connect. I think he is the most genuine human being you can ever meet. He has been through a very tough time it is a big day for him,” Nikhil said.