Salman Khan is never far from controversy, but this weekend the superstar decided to speak directly to one of the biggest accusations made against him – that he has derailed the careers of others in Bollywood.
On Bigg Boss Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman gave a clear and cutting answer, making sure there was no room for doubt.
Salman Khan’s reply to Shehnaaz Gill
The moment came when Shehnaaz Gill joined him on stage and requested her brother Shehbaz be allowed inside the house. While thanking him, she said, “Sir, aapne itnon ke career banaye hai (Sir, you’ve made so many people’s careers).”
Salman quickly disagreed and said, “Maine kahan banaye hain kisi ki career. Career banane waala toh upar waala hai (When have I ever made someone’s career? The one who makes careers is God).”
‘Whose career have I ruined?’
Taking the conversation further, Salman addressed the rumours head-on. “Laanchan bhi daala hai ki kitno ke dubaaye hai. Specially dubaane waale toh mere haath mein hai hi nahi. Lekin aaj kal sab chalta hai na ki career khaa jaayega. Kaunsa career khaaya maine? Par agar khao na toh main apna khud ka career khaa jaunga,” he said.
He admitted that there are times he becomes complacent but added, “Kabhi kabhi main complacent hojaata hun aur fir chodh deta hun aur fir vapas usko aapne grip main laane ki koshish karta hun.”
Allegations outside the show
These comments arrive amid claims from within the industry. In a candid interview with SCREEN, Abhinav did not mince words when describing his experience of working with Salman. “Salman is never involved. He is not even interested in acting, and he hasn’t been since the last 25 years. He does a favour by turning up to work. He is more into the power of being a celebrity, but he is not interested in acting. He is a gunda (goon),” the filmmaker said.
He further alleged that the actor was “ill-mannered” and “vindictive.” Kashyap added, “He (Salman Khan) is the father of the star system in Bollywood. He is from a film family which has been in the industry since 50 years. He continues the process. They are vindictive people. They control the whole process. If you don’t agree with them, they come after you.”
