Salman Khan wants no controversy ahead of Sikandar's release
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Salman Khan cracked up in laughter when asked about any possible controversies ahead of the release of his upcoming movie, Sikandar, Indian media reported on Saturday.
“No bro … I don’t want any controversy. I’ve already been through a lot of controversies. I don’t want any more),” he said.
Salman Khan’s comments come after Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi’s critique of the Bollywood star for wearing a Ram watch.
According to local media, the President of All India Muslim Jamaat criticised Khan for wearing a ‘Ram Edition’ watch describing the act prohibited.
Salman Khan dismissed any connection between controversies and a movie’s success, saying: “I don’t think any movie becomes a hit because of controversies. We have seen movies getting postponed due to controversies.”
“We still have time (before Sikandar’s release). Let these days pass, and let the movie get released. Even after that, we don’t need any controversies,” Salman added.
Then, he wished his fans a “Happy Eid” and then again burst into laughter and said, “...but no controversies, please.”
“We don’t want controversies. We don’t need controversies. We want our families to stay out of controversies lifelong. We’ve had our share of controversies,” he said.
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His much-anticipated movie, Sikandar, is set to hit the silver screen on Eidul Fitr, creating excitement among his followers.
The film features Rashmika Mandanna, who has earned widespread acclaim for her back-to-back hits Pushpa: The Rise, Chhaava, and Animal. Her presence in Sikandar adds to the anticipation surrounding the project.
The movie's teaser offers a thrilling glimpse into a high-octane mix of action, drama, and powerful dialogue. Directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Sikandar promises to be a cinematic spectacle.
The teaser opens with Salman Khan’s dynamic entry, setting the tone for an intense narrative.
His hard-hitting dialogues and adrenaline-charged action sequences hint at a gripping storyline centered around a fight against injustice and a large-scale operation cleanup.
The film also boasts an impressive supporting cast, featuring Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi, Sathyaraj, and Prateik Babbar.