Bhumika Chawla, who starred alongside Salman Khan in the hit film Tere Naam, has recently shared her perspective on making creative decisions in the film industry. In a recent interview, Chawla reflected on her experiences and how she approached her work, particularly in relation to her co-star, Salman Khan.

Chawla emphasized that she was never significantly influenced by Salman Khan during the filming of Tere Naam. While she maintained a cordial and respectful relationship with him, she stated that they were never particularly close. This distance, according to Chawla, prevented her from being overly influenced by him, either in her performance or as a person. She believes that "influence" is a strong word and didn't feel it applied to her experience working with Khan.

She also observed that Salman Khan has changed significantly over the years. She noted that such transformations are natural as people go through different phases of life. While she doesn't have much personal interaction with him now, she perceives positive growth in him as both a person and an artist, based on what she hears.

Tere Naam, directed by Satish Kaushik, marked Bhumika Chawla's Bollywood debut in 2003. The film itself is a remake of a Tamil film called Sethu (1999). The movie was a significant success, nominated for 24 awards and winning seven.

Salman Khan himself has also commented on Tere Naam in the past, surprisingly downplaying his own contribution to the film's success. In an old interview, he attributed the film's achievement to the director, Satish Kaushik, and the strength of the script. He even humorously pointed out that his character's look, with long hair in the first half and a shaved head in the second, was a key visual element, and that the screenplay itself drove the narrative. Khan stated that he felt he didn't do much in the second half of the film, even questioning if he had any dialogues. He emphasized that the success belonged to the director, writers, and the powerful script, rather than his individual performance.

Tere Naam is remembered for its emotional depth and the tragic love story between Radhe Mohan (Salman Khan) and Nirjara (Bhumika Chawla). The film resonated with audiences due to its portrayal of societal obstacles and the intensity of Radhe's love. The supporting cast, including Sachin Khedekar and Ravi Kishan, also contributed to the film's success.