Salman Khan, who is well known to favour people close to him, has surprised everyone by opting out of former girlfriend Katrina Kaif’s younger sister Isabelle Kaif’s Bollywood debut. Salman was rumoured to feature in a special dance number for Isabelle’s debut film Time To Dance, but now it is being reported that the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor has decided to sit it out.

Isabelle’s debut film is a dance film directed by Stanley D’Costa and also stars Sooraj Pancholi in the lead. The film will see Isabelle as a ball room dancer whereas Sooraj will essay the role of a street dancer. A source revealed, “The protagonists will be seen performing various dance styles including waltz and Tango.” Salman, who is not exactly known for his dancing acumen felt that he will not be comfortable lending his style to a dance film.

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A source close to the film said, “Salman is not comfortable with these dance forms. Also, he wants to focus on his Da-Bangg Tour, and then, Bharat. Since the movie will demand most of his time, Salman decided to bow out of the commitment.” Salman, who could not launch Katrina in Bollywood but was instrumental in her achievements was supposed to take Isabelle under his wings but that also did not materialize as Katrina’s younger sister had to wait for a long time for her Bollywood debut.

Salman had previously acquiesced on doing a special dance number for Sooraj and Isabelle’s film but have now gone back on his words saying that he is bust with his concert tour and shooting for his forthcoming film Bharat with Priyanka Chopra. Isabelle and Sooraj will be performing on various dance forms in the film like Zumba, Bachata, and Salsa etc. The film is slated to hit the theatres later this year. On the other hand, it is speculated that Katrina will be joining Salman in co-hosting Bigg Boss 12 as this time the theme is of partners.