Salman Khan often makes it to the headlines for reasons beyond his films. His statements has ended up raising many eyebrows way too many times.
5 Controversial Statements Made By Salman Khan:
1) Women Clothing:
During the promotions of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Palak Tiwari revealed that Salman Khan has a ‘no low neckline’ rule on his movie sets. All girls on his set should be covered, she had stated.
Recently, the superstar appeared on Rajat Sharma’s show, Aap Ki Adalat, where the actor was challenged by the host on his ‘double standards’.
The host asked him, if it’s okay to police on women’s clothing, while he himself often takes his shirt off in every film. Defending his neckline statement, Salman reportedly said –
“Jab aap ek decent picture banate ho toh sab jaake dekhte hai pure parivaar ke saath. Koi double standard nahi hai. I think aurato ki jo bodies hai hai woh kahi zada precious hai. Toh woh jitni dhaki huyi hongi mujhe lagta hai ki better hai (When you make a decent picture everyone goes to watch it with their family. There is no double standard. I think women’s bodies are more precious. So the more covered they are the better it will be I feel).”
– Salman replied.
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2) ‘Raped Woman’ Remark:
Back in 2016, during one of the promotions of Sultan, Salman Khan landed himself in controversy for his statement that he felt a ‘raped woman’ after the grueling shoot of the wrestling movie.
“When I used to walk out of the ring, after the shoot, I used to feel like a raped woman. I couldn’t walk straight.”
– his statement read.
3) When Salman Used The Word ‘Bhangi’:
While promoting his film, Tiger Zinda Hai, on a dance reality show, Salman Khan casually used a casteist slur – ‘Bhangi’ – to describe his dancing style.
“I look like a ‘Bhangi’ doing this step!”
– the actor had allegedly said.
4) Calling Katrina Kaif A ‘Labourer’
When Salman praised Katrina Kaif by describing her as the most hardworking woman he has met in his life, his words embroiled him in controversy. He had reportedly said –
“She is India’s biggest star for you. But according to me, Katrina is a mazdoor (labourer). That is how much she works on herself. You guys have to learn from her.”
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5) On Guzaarish Box Office Failure:
Salman Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s friendship is known to all. Their relationship has gone through many ups and downs. After the box office debacle of SLB’s Guzaarish, starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman had reportedly told the media –
“Arre, usme toh makhi udd rahi thi, lekin koi machhar bhi nahi gaya dekhne. Arre, koi kutta bhi nahin gaya. (Even though there’s a fly buzzing around the film, not even a mosquito went to see the film. Not even a dog went).”