'Let's get Sylvester Stallone because he has done 'Rocky': Ali Abbas Zafar reveals how the Hollywood star 'loved the script' but rejected the role of Salman Khan’s mentor before Randeep Hooda stepped in for 'Sultan'
- Posted on July 7, 2026
- By The Times of India
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'Let's get Sylvester Stallone because he has done 'Rocky': Ali Abbas Zafar reveals how the Hollywood star 'loved the script' but rejected the role of Salman Khan’s mentor before Randeep Hooda stepped in for 'Sultan'
Ten years after 'Sultan' became one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated sports dramas, director Ali Abbas Zafar has opened up about the making of the Salman Khan-starrer. From revealing that Salman was always the first and only choice for the lead role to sharing that Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone was once considered for a pivotal character, the filmmaker offered fresh insights into the blockbuster's journey.
