Salman Khan, Saajan and a Sri Lankan fan’s journey to Hindi and IPL

A childhood viewing of Saajan inspired Sri Lankan actor Shehan Malik to learn Hindi and chase Bollywood dreams. Now in India for IPL 2026, the Kegalle-born content creator reflects on discovering language through films, playing junior cricket with Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella, and experiencing India’s intense cricket fandom firsthand.