READ: Salman Khan is special for Sunny Leone!

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New Delhi: Adult star-turned-Bollywood stunner Sunny Leone is a known name in the industry now. She first appeared on reality show 'Bigg Boss' and soon swooned in Bollywood films.

Sunny recently revealed that superstar Salman Khan, who was also the host of the show has a special place in her heart. She said, "I am a big fan of him. He was one of the first people in the industry to wish me luck and welcome me in India. In that way I have a very special place in my heart for him as those were the first encouraging words that you hold on to especially when you don't know anything. He said some really nice things".

The 34-year-old actress is not in touch with the "Dabangg" star but is all praise for him. "I am not in touch with him. He is a great person. He does amazing things for people whether they are famous or not famous. He helps a lot," she said.

"Every time, that I have seen him he has gone out of his way to say Hello to me and my husband. He invited me sometime back but I was out of the country that time. I hope to see him soon," she added.

Salman would be turning 50 on December 27 and the "Jism 2" actress wishes lots of happiness for him. "I think he is turning 27. I wish happiness for him and his family..everything he wants in life comes true," she said. 

"Monetarily, he can get anything that he wants but emotionally and his happiness is something that I wish for him," she added.

Sunny is looking forward to the release of "Mastizaade" that also stars Tusshar Kapoor, Vir Das in the lead. The film, directed by Milap Zaveri, releases on January 29. 

(With PTI inputs)