Slipping in controversies

Salman Khan

Superstar Salman Khan’s recent remarks at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh have ignited online debate after he appeared to draw a distinction between “people from Balochistan” and “people from Pakistan”. Speaking alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, Salman said, “If you make a Hindi film and release it here, it will be a superhit. There are people from Balochistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and everyone is working here.” While some praised him for acknowledging Balochistan’s separate identity, others argued it was an inadvertent slip. One X user wrote, “By separating Balochistan from Pakistan, Salman Khan has made a bold distinction.” Others joked it could be “a promotional stunt for his next, Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2.”

Candid confessions

Pooja Bedi

Actor Pooja Bedi has opened up about her marriage to Farhan Furniturewala, revealing that cultural differences played a major role in their decision to get divorced in 2003. In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, she said, “I got married into a conservative Muslim family, and there was no way they would accept a bahu who went to film sets.” She added that she consciously gave up her career to respect her in-laws’ values. Reflecting on their relationship, she shared, “We have two beautiful children and are best friends today.”