Slipping in controversies

Salman Khan

Superstar Salman Khan’s recent remarks at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh have ignited online debate after he appeared to draw a distinction between “people from Balochistan” and “people from Pakistan”. Speaking alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, Salman said, “If you make a Hindi film and release it here, it will be a superhit. There are people from Balochistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and everyone is working here.” While some praised him for acknowledging Balochistan’s separate identity, others argued it was an inadvertent slip. One X user wrote, “By separating Balochistan from Pakistan, Salman Khan has made a bold distinction.” Others joked it could be “a promotional stunt for his next, Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2."