Salman Khan has slammed paparazzi culture after a tense moment outside Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital left the actor visibly upset. Videos of Salman reacting angrily to photographers gathered near the hospital surfaced online on Tuesday night and quickly went viral across social media platforms. The actor later shared a series of emotional late-night posts, criticising the insensitive behaviour.
The incident reportedly took place when Salman visited Hinduja Hospital on May 19. As the actor stepped out of the premises, photographers repeatedly shouted “bhai bhai” to grab his attention. Irritated by the noise around a hospital environment, Salman asked the paparazzi to stay quiet and questioned whether they would behave similarly if one of their own family members was admitted inside.
Salman Khan Shares Emotional Late-Night Posts
A few hours after the videos went viral, Salman Khan took to social media around 2 am and shared multiple emotional posts addressing the issue. The actor said he has always supported the media and ensured photographers earned their livelihood, but drew the line at people trying to turn personal pain into content.
Sharing a selfie alongside his message, Salman 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, the actor expressed anger over photographers prioritising pictures over emotions. He wrote, “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).”
Salman further warned against repeating such behaviour in the future. He added, “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)?”
The actor also reminded followers that he still knows how to stand his ground. 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).”
What Exactly Happened?
Several videos circulating online showed Salman Khan exiting Hinduja Hospital while photographers crowded around the area. According to reports, paparazzi clicked pictures of the actor while his vehicle was stopped at a traffic signal and later followed him to the hospital premises.
As the photographers continued calling out to him, Salman stopped and asked them to remain silent near the hospital. He also questioned whether they would act similarly during a personal emergency involving their own family members.
The viral clips later showed photographers apologising to the actor after he confronted them over their behaviour.
Salman Khan’s emotional reaction triggered mixed responses online. While several fans supported the actor and criticised paparazzi culture, others reacted humorously to his late-night social media posts.
One user wrote, “Bhai ka bhi sleep schedule hamare jaisa bigda hua hai.”
Another commented, “Kanye’s tweets make more sense than these captions.”
A third user said, “Calm down bhai, ignore them.”
Despite the mixed reactions, many social media users agreed with Salman’s point about maintaining sensitivity around hospitals and personal situations.
Salman Khan: Upcoming Film
On the work front, Salman Khan is currently busy shooting for Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film also stars Chitrangada Singh in a key role. The project is expected to mark Salman’s return to an intense action-driven role on the big screen.
