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Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap, who gave Bollywood the 2010 blockbuster Dabangg, has once again taken aim at Salman Khan. In a candid and scathing interview, Kashyap branded the actor a “gunda” (goon) and accused him of leaning on star power rather than genuine acting skills.
What Kashyap Said
Kashyap didn’t hold back. Among his sharpest remarks:
- Salman Khan is “not interested in acting anymore.”
- He is “more obsessed with the power of being a celebrity than the craft of an artist.”
- He is “vindictive, rude, and destructive.”
He went so far as to accuse not just Salman but the wider Khan family of trying to “destroy his career” after the success of Dabangg.
The Origins of the Rift
The fallout between the two has been no secret.
- Abhinav Kashyap directed Dabangg, which turned into one of Salman’s biggest career milestones.
- However, he famously distanced himself from Dabangg 2 after clashes with Salman and his brothers, Arbaaz and Sohail Khan.
- Since then, Kashyap has repeatedly targeted the actor’s influence, blaming Salman and his family for what he calls Bollywood’s toxic culture.
This latest outburst only adds more fire to an already long-running feud.
Industry Buzz
While Salman Khan has yet to respond, the industry is buzzing. Opinions remain split:
- Some insiders believe Kashyap is still bitter about his professional setbacks.
- Others quietly agree, pointing out how Salman’s stardom often overshadows his acting.
Film critic Rajeev Masand even weighed in on social media, writing that Kashyap may sound harsh, “but he’s not entirely wrong about stardom overshadowing artistry in Bollywood.”
Fan Reactions
As expected, Salman’s fans flooded social media with support, pushing hashtags like #ISupportSalman to the top trends. Many accused Kashyap of using the feud as a publicity stunt.
At the same time, a section of the audience felt the filmmaker had simply spoken the “uncomfortable truth” about Bollywood’s dependence on star image over substance.
Why It Matters
Salman Khan remains one of the industry’s most bankable stars, delivering massive box office numbers even when reviews are lukewarm. Kashyap’s takedown shines a spotlight on a bigger conversation in Bollywood:
- Do audiences watch films for real stories and acting, or mainly for celebrity appeal?
- Is Bollywood too reliant on star power at the cost of creativity?
Parting Thoughts
Whether Abhinav Kashyap’s remarks are dismissed as bitterness or recognized as blunt honesty, his feud with Salman Khan seems far from done. The big question now is whether Salman will choose silence or strike back. In Bollywood, grudges rarely fade, and this one just resurfaced with full force.
