Salman Khan: It's my time to give back to fans
| Jun 6, 2017, 12:15 IST
On World Environment Day, Salman Khan under his brand Being Human launched e-cycles, saying that it is his contribution towards the well-being of the earth. The cycles, priced Rs 40,000 to Rs 57,000, is a step towards a healthy lifestyle and to eliminate noise and pollution.
In an email interview with IANS, talking about the e-cycle Salman said, "Since the time I got into movies, my fans have accepted me... They pay to watch my movies. It's my time to give back to fans. We pay our taxes, we pay rent and the most important thing is to pay Mother Earth to live here."
Salman further added, "We come from farmlands, my parents and grandparents. My grandfather is from Jammu. All our meals coming back from school used to come from the fruit-bearing trees in Bandra (Mumbai). So, I have planted fruit-bearing trees in my building and on my farm. Nature is very important... We need to plant as many trees as possible."
Salman, who himself is often spotted cycling around the city, discussing the virtues of cycling said, "Since I was a child, I always cycled. Young kids are getting into high-powered bikes, and there are often accidents. E-cycles are more eco-friendly than motorcycles, it's easy to commute and it's also a good workout."
Recounting a childhood memory of how he learned to cycle, Salman concluded saying, "Sitting in the car takes a lot of time. I reach the studio a lot faster and since I have been cycling all my life, I prefer it. The first time my father got me a cycle on rent for 25 paise, he held the seat and I thought he was behind me, but he had left it... and I was cycling on my own. I was four or five years old."
In an email interview with IANS, talking about the e-cycle Salman said, "Since the time I got into movies, my fans have accepted me... They pay to watch my movies. It's my time to give back to fans. We pay our taxes, we pay rent and the most important thing is to pay Mother Earth to live here."
Salman further added, "We come from farmlands, my parents and grandparents. My grandfather is from Jammu. All our meals coming back from school used to come from the fruit-bearing trees in Bandra (Mumbai). So, I have planted fruit-bearing trees in my building and on my farm. Nature is very important... We need to plant as many trees as possible."
Salman, who himself is often spotted cycling around the city, discussing the virtues of cycling said, "Since I was a child, I always cycled. Young kids are getting into high-powered bikes, and there are often accidents. E-cycles are more eco-friendly than motorcycles, it's easy to commute and it's also a good workout."
Recounting a childhood memory of how he learned to cycle, Salman concluded saying, "Sitting in the car takes a lot of time. I reach the studio a lot faster and since I have been cycling all my life, I prefer it. The first time my father got me a cycle on rent for 25 paise, he held the seat and I thought he was behind me, but he had left it... and I was cycling on my own. I was four or five years old."