Actor Salman Khan has reacted strongly after an incident involving paparazzi outside Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. The actor expressed anger over photographers allegedly following him and repeatedly shouting for his attention near the hospital premises.
The incident took place on the night of May 19 when Salman visited the hospital. Videos circulating online showed photographers surrounding the actor’s vehicle and calling out “bhai bhai” while trying to capture pictures. Salman appeared visibly upset and asked them to stay quiet near the hospital.
In the viral videos, the actor questioned the behaviour of the photographers and asked how they would react if one of their own family members was admitted to a hospital. The photographers were later heard apologising to him.
A few hours later, around 2 am on Wednesday, Salman shared a series of emotional posts on social media criticising paparazzi behaviour during sensitive situations. While sharing selfies along with strongly worded notes, he said he has always supported the media but could not accept people trying to gain attention during someone’s difficult time.
He wrote, “If I see any press at a hospital enjoying my pain. The press that I have stood for interacted with taken care made sure that they also earn their bread n butter (sic).”
In another post, Salman added, “But if they wanna make money from my losses. Keep quiet don’t enjoy.bhai bhai bhai matrabhumi picture ki maaa ki aankh, pic imp hai ya life (Pics more important than life) (sic).”
The actor also warned against such behaviour in the future. He wrote, “Aise main sau jala doonga.Bhai k ek bhai k dukh par agli baar try kar lena mere sath. Buss try kar lena. Jab bhi tumhara koi hospital mai hoga kya mai aisa react karoonga (In such a situation, I will go to any extent and won’t hesitate to take strong action. Next time, try this with me over someone’s pain or suffering. Just try it. When someone from your own family is in the hospital, will I react the same way) (sic)?”
In another emotional message, Salman wrote, “Saath saal ka ho gaya hoon lekin ladna nahiin bhoola yeh yaad rakh lena, jail mein dalo ge haaa haar (I’m 60-years-old, but I haven’t forgotten how to fight – remember that. Even if you put me in jail) (sic).”
On the work front, Salman is currently busy with Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The film also stars Chitrangada Singh in an important role.
Bhaijaan #SalmanKhan schooled the paparazzi for shouting as he stepped out of a city hospital.#FilmfareLens pic.twitter.com/A5RBl9XoJF
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