Shahid Kapoor recently found himself at the center of speculation after comments he made during an interview were interpreted as a veiled dig at Salman Khan attitude. While promoting his upcoming film Deva, Shahid spoke about certain actors who expect special acknowledgment of their presence, which led netizens to assume he was referring to Salman. However, the actor has now put these rumors to rest.
Clarifying his stance, Shahid dismissed any notion that he had intended to criticize Salman. He revealed that he was surprised when people reached out to him about the matter, as he had not given his words much thought at the time.
Emphasizing his respect for the Bollywood superstar, he asserted that if he ever did make a remark about someone, it would certainly not be directed at a senior figure like Salman Khan, whom he deeply admires.
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Shahid Kapoor clarifies that he wasn’t talking about Salman Khan in his recent podcast!
— ° (@Tiger3_SK) January 28, 2025
"If I want to take a dig, it'll never be somebody who's so senior, so established and who i have so much respect for.."#SalmanKhan | #Sikandar pic.twitter.com/hdzVot6rpl
Despite his statements being general, social media quickly speculated that he had indirectly targeted Salman. With his clarification, Shahid hopes to put an end to the controversy and reinforce the respect he holds for the veteran actor.
On the work front, Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for the release of Deva, where he portrays a dedicated police officer. His last film, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, a romantic comedy alongside Kriti Sanon, received a positive response. Additionally, he is set to collaborate once again with renowned director Vishal Bhardwaj for an upcoming project, heightening anticipation among fans.
