Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made a headline-grabbing appearance on the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, and this time, it wasn’t just his charm and humour that drew attention. In a surprising moment during the episode, Khan appeared to take a subtle — yet unmistakable — dig at the underwhelming performance of his recent release Sikandar, which failed to meet box office expectations.
“Even My Fans Needed a Break”
While exchanging witty banter with host Kapil Sharma, Salman was asked jokingly about how he balances between massive hits and the occasional flop. In his signature tongue-in-cheek style, Salman responded,
“Kabhi kabhi lagta hai audience ko bhi break chahiye hota hai Salman Khan se. Sikandar ka wohi break tha, I guess.”
[“Sometimes I feel like the audience needs a break from Salman Khan too. Sikandar was that break, I guess.”]
The audience burst into laughter, and Kapil, too, couldn’t help but chuckle at Salman’s self-deprecating humour.
Not the Expected Eid Blockbuster
Released during the coveted Eid weekend, Sikandar was touted as a mass action entertainer, backed by a massive budget and sky-high expectations. However, the film opened to mixed reviews and a lukewarm box office response. Despite a strong initial weekend, it failed to sustain momentum, falling far short of Salman’s typical holiday blockbusters like Tiger Zinda Hai and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
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Salman’s Subtle Acknowledgement
Industry insiders were quick to notice that this is one of the rare occasions when Salman publicly acknowledged a film’s underperformance, albeit in a humorous tone.
He continued,
“Logon ko action chahiye tha, maine emotion de diya. Agli baar ulta karte hain.”
[“People wanted action, I gave them emotion. Next time, I’ll do the reverse.”]
Fans React
The clip from the episode has gone viral on social media, with fans lauding Salman for his honesty and sense of humour. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter),
“Only Salman can joke about his own film flopping and still win hearts. That’s star power.”
What’s Next for Salman?
Despite Sikandar‘s failure, Salman remains unfazed. He hinted during the show that he’s already working on his next project, which he described as “high-octane” and “tailor-made for the masses.”
Fans are now eager to see what the actor has in store, hoping for a solid comeback.
Watch the clip from The Great Indian Kapil Show [Link] to see Salman’s witty remarks that have taken the internet by storm.