Salman Khan boosts wrestling applications in India

With ‘Sultan’ dominating the India box office, Salman Khan’s character in the film as a wrestler has boosted applications for the sport in the country.

Deccan Chronicle reports Shailender Singh, also known as Kalia Pahelwan saying, ���A few who had dropped out are also coming back now.�۝

Meanwhile, 17 year old Yashwant Singh said that Khan’s spirit in the film inspired him to take up wrestling, ���I want to become like Sultan and win medals for my country. The part where the village cheers for Sultan in the movie inspired me. I would also want people of my area to recognise me for my contribution to the country.”

Mohammad Awais also took up wrestling after watching the film, ���I saw the movie and saw scope in wrestling. How Salman is determined to win laurels for the country inspired me. The way he bounces back and takes up his passion again at the end of the movie was inspiring too. I practice now for two hours every day, and I am very dedicated to the sport.”