Salman Khan's Ready Completes 14 Years, Fans React As BTS Photos From Sets Go Viral

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Released on June 3, 2011, Ready was a remake of a Telugu hit and went on to become one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters
Salman Khan's action-comedy Ready has completed 14 years today. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the 2011 entertainer still holds a special place in the hearts of fans for its catchy songs, comic timing. To celebrate the film's milestone, director Anees Bazmee took to social media to share some rare behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos from the sets.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Anees Bazmee shared photos and wrote, 'When I look back at Ready, I don't just see a film- I see the faces of those who connected with it. Strangers who became family through a shared story. For 14 years, Ready has lived because you chose to carry him with you. From the depths of my being- thank you for giving Ready his forever." One of the fans wrote, 'Amazing film sir. Watched it so many times." Another wrote, 'Fantastic, we should make part 2."
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Released on June 3, 2011, Ready was a remake of a Telugu hit and went on to become one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters of that year. Apart from its storyline, the film became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its chartbuster tracks like 'Dhinka Chika," 'Character Dheela," and the hilarious family antics that kept audiences thoroughly entertained.
Recently, Salman Khan was spotted by the paparazzi after a long time, making a rare public appearance in Mumbai. The superstar, who is under Y+ security due to ongoing death threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was surrounded by a tight security detail as he stepped out from Galaxy apartments.
On the work front, while Salman hasn't officially announced any new films, reports suggest he has signed Apoorva Lakhia's next project, which will reportedly be based on the Galwan Valley conflict. Filming is expected to begin in July.
Meanwhile, buzz is building around Salman's potential return to television. The actor is reportedly set to reprise his role as host for Bigg Boss 19, with promos likely to be shot by the end of June. A tentative launch window for the season is expected in late July.
Adding to the speculation, fresh rumours suggest that Salman might also take over hosting duties for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17. Reports claim that Amitabh Bachchan may step away from the quiz show due to personal reasons. 'Get ready to tune into Sony as Salman Khan might host the biggest and most popular quiz show of India," a source quoted in reports said.
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