All of a sudden Salman Khan is a part of Indian sport. He wants to buy a team in the Indian Premier League and he is the brand ambassador of Indian football. So what's prompting the Bollywood superstar to take this sporting journey? CNN-IBN put all the important questions to Salman Khan in a freewheeling chat.
CNN-IBN: You are the brand ambassador for Indian football and you are also interested in buying a IPL team. How does that work?
Salman Khan: Why not? I would have done the same if it was a swimming team or a cycling team. I just want to get into sports. I think if I can get people into the gym, I am sure I can bring people in the field as well.
CNN-IBN: How far has that progressed? I believe you had a good meeting with Lalit Modi.
Salman Khan: I just found out how that works. I came to know about the bidding system. And I will bid next year. If it works out and we get the bid, then we have the team; if not we will try again.
CNN-IBN: Are you going to be a sole owner or a co-owner?
Salman Khan: We have to work all those details out. I have not figured it out yet.
CNN-IBN: Any members of your family is going to be involved in it?
Salman Khan: My dad and Arbaaz (Khan) are both huge cricket fans. So may be.
CNN-IBN: What attracts so many actors from the Indian film industry to the Indian Premier League?
Salman Khan: I think Twenty20. It's got glamour to it, it has speed, it's got the zing.
CNN-IBN: What sort of role do you see for yourself. Will you be out there dancing or be the behind man support.
Salman Khan: I am just going to be in the stands. You are not allowed on the field unless you are playing.
CNN-IBN: If you are owning a team, you have to be involved in all aspects and that requires different skills from what you are used to.
Salman Khan: If I am jumping in the water, I have to learn how to swim; I will drown otherwise. So I am jumping in, may be while in mid air I will probably learn.
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