Actor Salman Khan had become quite active on Instagram and X in the past few weeks, using the platform to express his unfiltered thoughts. Many even appreciated the actor for being real in the era of ChatGPT-crafted captions. However, it seems like the actor has decided to take a break from one of the platforms, albeit briefly.
Salman Khan back on Instagram
On Monday, it was noticed that Salman Khan`s Instagram account has been deactivated. The actor has not addressed it but his fans quickly noticed that his handle had gone missing from the application.
However, the actor`s account was visibly minutes after the activity was noticed. The actor has not commented on the same.
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Salman Khan`s recent Instagram activity was much discussed on social media. His last social media posts saw him posting four selfies in differents posts and sharing his anger at paparazzi clicking his pictures during a hospital visit in the city.
The controversy began when Salman was spotted outside the hospital, and photographers allegedly followed him while continuously calling out his name and trying to click pictures. Videos circulating on social media showed the actor visibly upset as he urged paparazzi members to stop shouting near the medical facility. The actor was seen visibly angry at the paps, however, he politely requested them not to film him while he was leaving the hospital. He also questioned how they would feel if one of their own family members was admitted inside the hospital.
Soon after the incident, Salman shared a series of emotional Instagram posts addressing the matter directly. In his strongly worded messages, the actor said he had always supported the media fraternity and ensured photographers earned their “bread and butter,” but added that exploiting someone’s pain crossed a line. He criticised those attempting to make money from emotionally difficult situations and urged them to show empathy and restraint.
One particular statement from Salman quickly grabbed widespread attention online. The actor wrote, “Saath saal ka ho gaya hoon lekin ladna nahiin bhoola,” which translates to, “I may be sixty years old, but I haven’t forgotten how to fight.
Salman Khan`s work front
Talking about Salman’s professional commitments, the actor is currently working on the war drama Maatrubhumi, previously titled Battle of Galwan.
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the eagerly awaited project also stars Chitrangada Singh as the female lead.
The film will depict the events of June 15, 2020, when Indian soldiers clashed with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley. It will narrate the journey of Colonel Santosh Babu, played by Salman Khan, and the 16 Bihar Regiment as they enforce a disengagement agreement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
