Bollywood actor Salman Khan, known for his massive fan following in both India and Pakistan, has sparked controversy following a recent statement regarding Balochistan.
During a meet-and-greet event in Saudi Arabia, Khan mentioned Balochistan separately from Pakistan, which led to widespread backlash on social media.
In his interaction with Saudi Arabian media, Khan said, “So many people come here from our places including Balochistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan,” which many Pakistanis interpreted as an attempt to deliberately separate Balochistan from Pakistan.
The statement has been criticized by many on social media, with some suggesting that Khan made the remark to affirm his loyalty to India. Others speculated that he was made to say this on an international platform for political reasons.
Pakistanis have strongly condemned the statement, with some commenting on Khan’s remarks as an indication of his stance on the Balochistan issue, while others criticized him for perpetuating divisive narratives. Several users linked the comment to the Khalistan movement, drawing parallels between the separatist aspirations in both regions.
Some have even connected the incident to Khan’s recent string of movie flops, criticizing him for making such remarks without understanding their implications.
