Fact Check: Salman Khan Congratulates Parents-To-Be Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal? Here's What We Know

After

months of rumours, Bollywood star couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif finally announced their pregnancy on Tuesday. The actors, who tied the knot in 2021, are all set to embrace parenthood, and their loved ones couldn’t be happier for them. Many Bollywood celebrities have congratulated the couple and wished them luck for this new chapter of their lives but, amid all the buzz, a viral screenshot of Salman Khan's post of congratulating the two is surfacing online, is it real or just an AI created prank by some fans? Let's uncode it!

Did Salman Khan Congratulate Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal?

A photo has surfaced online, which shows that Salman Khan shared Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s pregnancy announcement picture on his Instagram handle to congratulate the couple. The viral photo also shows that Salman wrote, “#congratulations" with a red-heart emoji while sharing wishes. But, the post is fake, the actor hasn't shared anything of that sorts.

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Salman Khan has not shared Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s pregnancy announcement post on his Instagram handle. He has not even commented on the couple’s post.

On Personal Front

For the unversed, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif were in a rumored romantic relationship in the mid-2000s that lasted for several years but was never officially confirmed. After their breakup around 2009, they maintained a close and cordial friendship, characterized by mutual respect, public support, and continued professional collaboration on blockbuster films like Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and the recent Tiger 3 (2023).

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Katrina married Vicky Kaushal in 2021, while Salman remains a close friend to the actress. The couple is expecting their first child and fans are thrilled. The duo shared a black and white polaroid picture of them grinning from ear to ear. The actress was seen cradling her baby bump while Vicky lovingly caressed her belly. “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude," the caption read.