Salman Khan on 31-year age gap with Rashmika Mandanna in ‘Sikandar’: “Inki shaadi hogi, bachchi hongi…’ | Hindi Movie News

Salman Khan is busy promoting his most awaited release, ‘Sikandar‘, set to premiere on March 30. The actor was seen attending the trailer launch event of the movie in Mumbai alongside his co-stars Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal. During the event, he addressed the ongoing trolling regarding his aged appearance in a recent public outing after sporting a clean-shaven look. He also responded to those who frequently raise concerns about the significant age difference between him and his female co-stars in films.
As the host complimented him on his look, Salman took the opportunity to hit back at social media critics. He explained the reason behind his fatigued appearance:

“Beech mein aisa gadbad ho jaata hai ki 6-7 raat soye nahin, fir vo social media vaale peeche padd jaate hain, unko dikhaana padta hai ki abhi bhi hai. (Sometimes things get so messed up that I don’t sleep for six to seven nights. Then, those social media people start chasing me, so I have to show them that I’m still here),” he stated.
The 59-year-old star also did not shy away from commenting on the recurring debate over the age gap between him and his heroines. In ‘Sikandar’, he stars opposite Rashmika Mandanna, who is 28 years old. Addressing this criticism, he remarked: “Phir vo bolte hain 31 years ka difference hai heroine aur mujh mein, arre jab heroine ko problem nahi hai, heroine ke papa ko dikkat nahi hai, tumko kyun dikkat hai bhyi? Inki shadi hogi, bachchi hongi, toh unke sath bhi kaam karenge. Mummy ki permission toh mil hi jayega.(Then they say there’s a 31-year age difference between me and the heroine. But if the heroine has no problem, and even her father has no issue, why do you have a problem, brother? When she gets married and has a daughter, I will work with her daughter too. Her mother’s permission will be sorted.)”
‘Sikandar’, directed by AR Murugadoss, features an ensemble cast including Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar. The much-anticipated film is set to release in cinemas on March 30.