Aishwarya Rai, Salman, Hrithik and Other Superstars' Lesser-Known Facts [PHOTOS]

Fans are always excited to know their stars' inside stories. Here are some lesser-known facts of Bollywood superstars, including Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Big B, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and many others.

Salman Khan

Salman Khan was a swimming champion at school and was even encouraged to represent India. Also, the actor made his debut with playback singing for the film "Hello Brother."

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, who turned down "Munnabhai MBBS" due to his back pain problem, apparently helped out with the script to remain a part of the film.

While shooting a scene for "Chennai Express" where SRK had to walk up 800 steps carrying Deepika, the actress asked him whether he was strong enough to carry her in his arms. Khan, not knowing that it involved 800 steps, instantly said, "Of course."

Akshay Kumar

Bollywood 'Khiladi' Akshay Kumar writes 'Om' on top of the page before he starts writing anything.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a linguist as she knows to speak six languages. She knows Tulu and Tamil perfectly. She also knows Marathi, which she learnt in school. Also, the beauty queen understands Bengali as she has portrayed Bengali characters.

Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is too dedicated and punctual towards his work. It is said that many a time he turned up before the gatekeeper and opened up the gates of Filmistan Studios.

Sonam Kapoor

While actor Anil Kapoor has evidently pampered his princess, Sonam Kapoor has been a waitress in the past to supplement her pocket money.

Hrithik Roshan

Salman Khan mentored Hrithik Roshan for his fitness and helped him to bulk up his physique before Roshan's debut flick.

Sidharth Malhotra

Sidharth Malhotra reportedly made his first appearance on television, which went unnoticed. He appeared in popular TV serial "Prithviraj Chauhan" with Rajat Tokas.