Bollywood star Salman Khan once again found himself in the thick of controversy on Saturday after live words raised eyebrows at a recent public comment. His mention of “Baluchistan and Pakistan” as separate countries went viral across social media channels this week.
This unusual pronunciation came during an international media event in Riyadh, where Salman participated alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Speaking about regional unity and culture, he referred to “Balochistan and Pakistan” as if they were two different places — which set off an online debate
Within hours, millions watched the video on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, sending hashtags like #SalmanKhan and #Balochistan trending worldwide. Viewers quickly split into two camps — some argued the actor’s words were taken out of context, while others accused him of making a politically damaging remark.
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Critics pointed out that given Salman’s influence and massive fan base throughout the world, even a minor mistake has diplomatic effects. Journalists and experts urged the public to wait for the full speech before jumping to conclusions.
