Salman Khan Responds to Career Sabotage Allegations

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has addressed recent allegations of sabotaging careers in the film industry during the latest episode of Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar. The controversy stems from claims made by Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap, who accused the Khan family of derailing multiple careers, including his own.

Salman’s Direct Response on Bigg Boss 19

During Sunday’s episode, when contestant Shehnaaz Gill thanked him for launching her Hindi film career, Salman modestly deflected credit, saying “Career banane waala toh upar waala hai” (The one who makes careers is God). However, he then directly addressed the sabotage allegations, asking pointedly, “Kaunsa career khaaya maine?” (Which career have I sabotaged?).

The 58-year-old actor explained that sabotaging careers is “not in my hands” and added with characteristic humor, “If I could do that at all, I’d first sabotage my own career.” His response comes amid a long-standing feud with Kashyap, who directed the 2010 blockbuster Dabangg but later parted ways with the Khan family.

Career Builder or Career Destroyer?

Salman has notably launched several actors including Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha, Zarine Khan, Daisy Shah, and his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma. His production house and recommendations have been instrumental in providing opportunities to newcomers in Bollywood.

The controversy highlights the ongoing debate about power dynamics in Bollywood, with Salman choosing to address the allegations head-on rather than ignore them. His response suggests confidence in his industry relationships while acknowledging that such accusations have become commonplace in recent discussions about Bollywood’s inner workings.