Success comes to those who never give up is a saying that holds true for Bigg Boss Season 8 winner Gautam Gulati, for he has bagged Salman Khan's next outing Radhe. In an interview with Bombay Times, Gautam confirmed that he had been roped in for the Prabhudeva directed film and that Salman Khan himself saw his look test and audition tapes and finalised him. Gautam has already started shooting for the film and can't thank both Salman Khan and Prabhudeva enough for the opportunity. Bigg Boss Hottie Gautam Gulati Reveals His #MeToo Story; Explains How He Was Thrown Out Of A Fashion Shoot!

Says a proud Gautam, "I can’t reveal details of my audition, but during the process, I saw Salman sir looking at my look test. Later, he showed me a thumbs up and hugged me. Salman sir was keen to know how I would be interpreting my character in the film. He also taught me a few things and told me what to do."

Gautam's first call was to his mother. The hunk who is a complete momma's boy revealed, "I hugged Salman sir and called my mother to share the good news with her. I feel happiness should always be shared with family first."

Gautam Also Shared A Gratitude Post For Salman Khan:

Radhe will not be Gautam's first film, for the acto has been a part of flicks like Azhar and Behen Hogi Teri. We also have the details of Gautam's role. Outlook India quoted a source as saying, "Gautam will be seen as one of the antagonists in the movie and he will play a very pivotal role. The actor has already begun shooting with the cast and will be seen getting a hairdo for it. He might shave off his hair or will trim it short for the role." Well... excited much?

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