Updated on: 11 September, 2026 03:50 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal
Remember Hero? The 2015 film gave Bollywood two fresh faces, Athiya Shetty and Sooraj Pancholi.It’s been 11 years since this much-talked-about debut hit the theatres. But did you know there was much more to this film than just two star kids making their debut? On its 11th anniversary, let’s revisit the fun facts that might surprise you.
Salman Khan's "musical contribution" to his produced movie
Salman Khan was not only a producer for this movie but he also lent his voice to the hit promotional track "Main Hoon Hero Tera," marking a notable musical contribution for the star.
Salman Khan was not only a producer for this movie but he also lent his voice to the hit promotional track "Main Hoon Hero Tera," marking a notable musical contribution for the star.
The finale ballet- Movie's entire visual representation
One of the visual highlights of the movie was a climactic ballet sequence featuring the lead pair Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty that visualised their entire life journey flashing before their eyes in the most aesthetic way.
One of the visual highlights of the movie was a climactic ballet sequence featuring the lead pair Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty that visualised their entire life journey flashing before their eyes in the most aesthetic way.
"Hero" was Sooraj Pancholi's birthday gift
Sooraj Pancholi revealed that Salman Khan offered him the lead role as a birthday gift in the early morning hours after a birthday celebration.
Sooraj Pancholi revealed that Salman Khan offered him the lead role as a birthday gift in the early morning hours after a birthday celebration.
Hero in the remake roots
The film is an official contemporary remake of Subhash Ghai’s classic 1983 romantic hit of the same name, which originally starred Jackie Shroff.
The film is an official contemporary remake of Subhash Ghai’s classic 1983 romantic hit of the same name, which originally starred Jackie Shroff.
The real-life connections
Sooraj Pancholi is the son of actor Aditya Pancholi (who also played a gangster in the movie), and Athiya Shetty is the daughter of veteran actor Suniel Shetty.
Sooraj Pancholi is the son of actor Aditya Pancholi (who also played a gangster in the movie), and Athiya Shetty is the daughter of veteran actor Suniel Shetty.
