Mumbai, Dec. 22 -- Did you know that Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia's pairing in Wanted might never have happened if producer Boney Kapoor had agreed to the superstar's first choice? Yes, you read that right!

One film that marked the beginning of Salman Khan's second innings and helped him dominate the box office throughout the 2010s was Prabhu Deva's Wanted. Released in 2009, the action thriller helped Salman bounce back after a string of unsuccessful films and transformed him into a mass action star. The film later went on to become a cult classic, remembered not only for its high-octane action but also for Salman's fresh and unusual pairing with Ayesha Takia.

Wanted stars Salman Khan as Radhe, a ruthless hitman who is eventually reveal...