Well-known lyricist Sameer Anjaan highlights the role of songs in boosting actor's stardom in Hindi cinema. He reveals how Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan requested hit songs from him. Sameer shares his close bond with Salman Khan, influenced by his friendship with Salman's father, Salim Khan.
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