Salman Khan Meets ISPL Robot, But ‘Awkward’ Pause Before Handshake Turns Into Viral Meme Moment: ‘Fielding Set Hai’

Among those waiting to meet the actor was a small humanoid robot, standing patiently in line like everyone else. What followed was a brief but funny exchange that quickly caught people’s attention online

and sparked a wave of jokes from fans.

A Robot Joins The Greeting Line

A clip from the event shows players, officials and guests lining up to shake hands with Salman Khan. The robot was also part of the queue, moving forward turn by turn. When its moment came, Salman casually extended his hand, expecting a normal handshake.

Instead, the robot stood still. Salman kept his hand stretched out and waited, looking slightly confused but calm. The pause lasted long enough to feel awkward, drawing laughter from those watching nearby. After a few seconds, the robot finally responded and shook hands with the actor, ending the moment on a light note.

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Fans Turn The Moment Into Memes

The short interaction quickly became a talking point among Salman Khan’s fans. Many took to the comments section to crack jokes and add their own punchlines.

A user wrote, “Robot ki fielding set hai ab (the robot should count its days).” Another commented, “Bhai ka Darr robot …ko bhi h (even the robot is scared of Bhai).”

“Ab AI and Robotics ka career Khatam (Its career is over now),” joked a fan. Another simply wrote, “Career khtm.” A user said, “Achha hua robot tha kyo ki bhai kisi ke samne etna time hath lamba ke nahi rakhte.”

What Happened In The ISPL Match

The moment took place during the penultimate league-stage match of ISPL Season 3 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat. Chennai Singams faced Delhi Superheros and dominated the contest from the start.

Chennai Singams posted 105/3 and then bowled out Delhi Superheros for just 57 runs. They secured their sixth win of the season with a 48-run victory.

Salman Khan’s Upcoming Film

Salman Khan will next be seen in Battle of Galwan. The film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between India and China, where 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives. Actor Chitrangada Singh also stars in the film, which is scheduled for release on April 17.