Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap has reignited his feud with Salman Khan, accusing the superstar of being a “criminal” and questioning his credibility to play a soldier in Battle of Galwan. The controversy
stems from Kashyap’s long-standing claims that Salman hijacked Dabangg and created a toxic work environment, ultimately leading the director to step away from the sequel.
In a recent interview shared by Bollywood Thikana, Abhinav didn’t hold back, saying, “One hypothetical situation could be that Salman orders a hit on me.” He continued, “He is not saying anything while I am criticising him, but his sycophants seem to have a problem with it. This man has destroyed his life to an extent that it is beyond saving now.” On Salman’s upcoming film, he added, “A criminal like him will play a soldier?”
‘He Stabbed Me in the Back’
Kashyap further detailed his fallout with Salman, highlighting the betrayal he felt after giving the superstar his big break with Dabangg. “He begged me for a film, and I gave him a chance with Dabangg, but he stabbed me in the back. Ye jo in logon ne zeher dala hai na mere andar, ye zeher ki ulti kar raha hu main. (I’m spitting whatever venom they’ve filled me up with.),” Abhinav said, taking aim at what he calls Salman’s ‘chapri’ or tacky style. He also questioned why someone like Salman could be cast as a Veer Senani.
Salman Responds Subtly on Bigg Boss
Salman Khan addressed the situation indirectly on Bigg Boss, without naming Abhinav. He remarked, “There is one more Dabangg insaan who has taken a dig at Aamir Khan also, along with me… kaam mila kya bhai?” Salman emphasized that badmouthing others only harms oneself: “The only thing I feel bad about is that you destroyed yourself… If someone gives you advice to think about what you say, then listen to them. I want to see you grow. Talented man, he writes well, but he shouldn’t do this the wrong way.”
