Kabir admits there was lot of tussling with Salman

Filmmaker Kabir Khan and Salman Khan’s collaboration on '

Ek Tha Tiger

' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' still holds a special place in fans’ hearts, as both films thrilled audiences and set new benchmarks. Kabir recently spoke about his professional bond with Salman, which eventually became deeper and more personal.In a conversation with IndiaTV-ShowBiz, Kabir recalled the time he was approached by producer Aditya Chopra to make a film with a major Bollywood star. He wanted to understand why Aditya was keen on casting a big star. “He told me, ‘Kabir, making a film with a big star is a different beast and a different film altogether, and I feel that you can now step up to that.’ I thought it was very interesting, and then we wrote Tiger,” he said.

Kabir Khan about Salman's stardom

Kabir admitted that working with a superstar like Salman came with its own set of dynamics. The script was shaped not out of obligation, but according to what Kabir believed would play to Salman’s strengths. He never felt the need to change his working style because of Salman, and the storyteller in him was confident that Salman would be able to deliver whatever was required. “Some things change when you work with a star of that calibre, and you do many things differently,” he explained.Shooting Experience with Salman The filmmaker did not shy away from admitting that the early days on set were not exactly smooth. Having directed only two films before 'Ek Tha

Tiger

', he found himself navigating uncharted territory alongside a major star like Salman, who was at the peak of his career. He admitted that there was a great deal of tussling between the two. “It was just the third film of my career, and here I was dealing with Salman at his peak. It was also his first time working with Yash Raj Films, and there was a lot of churning,” he revealed.Professional BondTheir professional bond involved a constant push and pull, with both holding firm to their creative instincts. “Sometimes I had to pull him back and stop him from going overboard; sometimes he pushed me to do more,” he noted. Kabir further shared, “Some discussions were amicable, and some left one of us sulking. Even though Tiger was not completely in my control, I feel that something interesting happened between the two of us and the energy we created.”After the success of 'Ek Tha Tiger', Kabir was able to plan 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' with more ease.