Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Abir Singh Reportedly Set for Bollywood Debut With Tarzan
Abir Singh is the son of Salman Khan’s longtime bodyguard, Shera.
A report says Abir may become an actor in a movie called Tarzan.
Sooraj Pancholi may also act in the film.
The movie’s producer has not been named.
It is also not confirmed whether Salman Khan will produce or otherwise be involved.
Abir’s debut had been discussed earlier, when Satish Kaushik was reportedly asked to direct his first film.
That earlier project was never officially confirmed, and Kaushik died in March 2023.
Salman also has two other films planned, called Maatrubhumi and SVC63.
Filmfare reports that Abir Singh, son of Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera, may debut with Tarzan.
Sooraj Pancholi is also expected to appear in the reported film.
The project’s producer has not been disclosed, and Salman Khan’s involvement remains unconfirmed.
Earlier reports linked Abir’s launch to a Satish Kaushik-directed film planned for January 2023, but it was never confirmed.
Salman Khan currently has Maatrubhumi and SVC63 lined up, according to the report.
- Who
- Abir Singh, son of Gurmeet Singh Jolly—known as Shera and Salman Khan’s bodyguard—is reportedly involved; Sooraj Pancholi is also expected to appear.
- What
- Abir Singh is reportedly set to make his Bollywood debut in Tarzan.
- When
- Reports about Abir’s launch appeared in 2022, with the earlier project reportedly planned to begin in January 2023; a new Filmfare report has revived the story.
- Where
- Bollywood, India.
- Why
- The reported Tarzan project would introduce Abir Singh as a film actor, although its production details remain unconfirmed.
Reported Development
Unconfirmed Details
Abir Singh’s debut
Reported Development
Filmfare reports that Abir Singh will make his Bollywood debut with Tarzan, alongside Sooraj Pancholi.
Unconfirmed Details
The film has not been officially confirmed, so its casting and production plans could not be independently established from the reports.
Salman Khan’s involvement
Reported Development
Salman has previously launched actors and was earlier rumored to be developing a launch vehicle for Abir.
Unconfirmed Details
It remains unknown whether Salman will produce Tarzan or take part in the project.
Earlier project
Reported Development
Reports in 2022 said Salman had asked Satish Kaushik to direct Abir’s first film, reportedly for a January 2023 start.
Unconfirmed Details
That project never received confirmation, and no replacement or continuation was announced after Kaushik’s death in March 2023.
- Reported debut film
- Tarzan
- Reported cast
- Abir Singh and Sooraj Pancholi
- Abir’s father
- Gurmeet Singh Jolly, known as Shera, Salman Khan’s longtime bodyguard
- Producer
- Not disclosed
- Earlier launch plan
- Satish Kaushik was reportedly attached to direct an earlier Abir project
- Salman Khan’s listed films
- Maatrubhumi and SVC63
- SVC63 release plan
- Reportedly scheduled for Eid next year
