Salman Khan is one of the biggest stars in the Indian film industry. He has one of the biggest and most loyal fan bases in Bollywood. While every work, social media post and statement by the actor makes headlines, rather than getting deterred by it, Salman chooses to face it head-on, which is admired by his fans. Recently, the actor was spotted at an event for his upcoming film, where he decided to go all out and addressed the difficult question of romancing Rashmika Mandanna, who is 31 years younger than him. Here’s what the megastar said.
Salman Khan opens on his 31-year-age gap with co-star, Rashmika Mandanna
Salman Khan recently awaited the much-awaited trailer launch event of his upcoming film, Sikandar, on March 23, 2025. During the event, he interacted with the media and addressed different difficult questions posed by the media. During the interaction, one reporter praised Salman Khan for his charming look at the event after his picture of him looking aged and unwell went viral. It has raised concerns and criticism among fans. Salman didn’t make any statement about it then, but his recent reply reflected that the actor is well aware of what goes on on the internet. He said:
“Beech mein aisa gadbad ho jaata hai ki 6-7 raat soye nahin, fir vo social media vaale peeche padd jaate hain, unko dikhaana padta hai ki abhi bhi hai.”
In the same reply, Salman surprised fans by addressing the criticism by netizens on his 31-year age difference with Rashmika Mandanna. He shared that he has tries his best to keep himself in shape, but people call out his age difference from his actress when she or her father has no issues with it. Giving a touch of humour edge to his answer, the actor said:
“Phir woh bolte hain 31 years ka difference hai heroine aur mujh mein, arrey jab heroine ko problem nahi hai, heroine ke papa ko dikkat nahi hai, tumko kyun dikkat hai bhai? Inki shaadi hogi, bachchi hongi, toh unke sath bhi kaam karenge. Mummy ki permission toh mil hi jayega.”
Salman Khan wins hearts by assisting his father, Salim Khan, at Sikandar trailer launch event
Salman Khan’s Sikandar trailer launch was a star-studded event that marked the presence of team members including producer, Sajid Nadiadwala, director, A.R. Murugadoss, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Prateik Babbar and others. Among these stars, the arrival of Salman Khan’s father and veteran screenwriter, Salim Khan, stole the limelight. Despite being the centre of attraction, Salman Khan won hearts by assisting his father in walking carefully into the event.
More about Sikandar
Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna’s Sikandar has impressed netizens with its trailer. The film follows the journey of Salman’s character, who has undertaken the initiative to eliminate a criminal racket in Mumbai. Directed by AR Murugadoss, it will be released on Eid 2025. Sikandar also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Prateik Babbar and more.
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