Correspondent, 23 October: A viral video from an IIFA press conference in Mumbai has sparked intense discussions on social media involving the Bishnoi gang, following a specific clarification Salman Khan made regarding Shahid Kapoor.
The press conference was organized in Mumbai on Thursday, October 22, ahead of the IIFA awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. Prominent actors such as Varun Dhawan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rashmika Mandanna attended the event alongside Salman and Shahid. During the gathering, Salman captured attention with his dancing and signature 'Dabangg' style.
In the widely shared footage, Shahid Kapoor is seen bowing his head on the stairs as he heads toward the stage. Observing this gesture, Salman quickly took the microphone to clarify, stating, "He (Shahid) did not touch my feet."
The video immediately prompted a flood of comments from fans. One user wrote, "There is an atmosphere of fear," while another reacted by expressing hope that the Bishnoi gang would not shoot Shahid under the assumption that he is close to Salman. Some netizens remarked that by clarifying Shahid was actually bowing to the stage, Salman was offering protection to the people close to him.
Social media users are claiming that Salman made the statement about Shahid specifically because of the Bishnoi gang. Referencing a recent firing on Tiger Shroff, questions are also being raised regarding who is responsible for it. With the Bishnoi gang having issued threats to kill anyone who works with Salman, ongoing online discussions suggest that the actor deemed it appropriate to maintain a distance from Shahid.
