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Salman Khan Downplays His Acting at Red Sea Festival as Fans Publicly Push Back

Clips of the exchange spread online with fans praising his candor and defending his emotional scenes.

Overview

  • During an on-stage chat in Jeddah, Salman Khan said he is not a great actor, adding that he acts on instinct rather than formal technique.
  • He joked that viewers laugh when he cries on screen, prompting audience members to shout that they cry with him.
  • Videos of the moment circulated widely on social media, where commenters posted supportive messages and rejected his self-critique.
  • At the festival, Khan presented the Red Sea Honoree Award to Idris Elba and was photographed interacting with international stars including Johnny Depp.
  • Coverage linked the appearance to his recent box-office disappointment with Sikandar and to upcoming projects such as Battle of Galwan and Kick 2.