Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is facing strong criticism on social media after mentioning Balochistan during a media session in Saudi Arabia. His comment quickly went viral and sparked heated discussions, especially among Pakistani users.
Salman Khan, along with Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, is currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia, attending various events and meeting fans. During a Q&A session, he said, “Many people from our country come here, and people also come from Balochistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.”
This statement upset many Pakistani social media users, who accused Salman Khan of treating Balochistan and Pakistan as separate countries. They questioned why he did not mention India while listing other regions. Some users called it a sign of ignorance or a slip of tongue, while others considered it a politically sensitive issue.
However, a large number of his fans defended him, saying that he was simply referring to South Asian workers living in Saudi Arabia and did not intend to insult any country or region. They argued that his words were misunderstood and taken out of context.
Despite the mixed reactions, the topic continues to trend on social media, with debates still ongoing about national identity, geography, and celebrity responsibility.
