Tucked away inside our film section, was a small snippet with a big message. The snippet set that a video of superstar Salman Khan’s brother, actor Sohail Khan riding a motorcycle in Bandra without a helmet recently went viral, drawing sharp criticism online. Responding to the backlash, Sohail has issued a public apology and urged riders to prioritise safety.

Taking to Instagram, he wrote that he would like to request all bike riders to wear helmets. He admitted that he did avoid wearing them at times as he felt claustrophobic, but added that was no excuse for not wearing one. The actor said he usually rides late at night at a slow pace, with minimal traffic. Then, again even that is not an excuse. He assured fellow riders that he will make a genuine effort to overcome his claustrophobia. He vowed to follow rules henceforth.