Salman forgives paps after hospital row but makes them say sorry 'zor se'
Salman Khan forgave paparazzi after the recent hospital visit controversy but playfully made them apologise "zor se" at the Raja Shivaji success party. The actor joked with photographers while posing with Riteish Deshmukh, turning the tense situation into a light-hearted moment.
Salman Khan was seen addressing and accepting an apology from paparazzi at the success party of Raja Shivaji in Mumbai on Wednesday (May 20). The paps apologised to him after he expressed his anger and displeasure over their conduct outside Hinduja hospital during a personal emergency.
The photographers approached the actor at the event to express regret, after which Salman acknowledged them and appeared to put the matter to rest.
As Salman arrived at the party, photographers repeatedly apologised to him, saying, “Sorry bhai, bhai sorry,” while trying to greet the actor.
Salman also instructed his security team not to block the paparazzi and happily posed for pictures with Riteish Deshmukh, who hosted the celebration. The actor attended the event to support Riteish and celebrate the film’s success, in which Salman also reportedly has a cameo appearance.
Initially, owing to the loud commotion, Salman seemed unable to understand what the photographers were saying. However, once he realised they were apologising for the hospital incident, he gestured that he had forgiven them. Soon after, the actor lightened the mood by joking with the paparazzi while posing alongside Riteish outside the venue.
As photographers continued clicking pictures and apologising, Salman smiled and jokingly said, “Tumhari aawaz nahi aa rahi. Aur zor se sorry bolo” (I can’t hear you guys. Apologise even louder). He continued teasing the photographers by encouraging them to apologise louder, leaving Riteish laughing as he affectionately hugged Salman.
Speaking about the circumstances, he said, “Inki wife bahut beemar thi (his wife was very sick)”, referring to a critical medical emergency involving the wife of someone close to him during the hospital visit.
SALMAN KHAN'S SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
The apology comes shortly after Salman expressed his anger on social media over paparazzi behaviour outside a hospital. In a series of emotional posts, the actor criticised attempts to capture images during what he described as a sensitive and personal moment.
In one of his posts, Salman wrote, “If I see any press at a hospital enjoying my pain. The press that I have stood for interacted with, took care to make sure that they also earn their bread and butter. But if they wanna make money from my losses, keep quiet, don’t enjoy... (sic).”
He further added, "Aise main sau jala doonga.Bhai k ek bhai k dukh par agli baar try kar lena mere sath. Buss try kar lena. Jab bhi tumhara koi hospital mai hoga kya mai aisa react karoonga (In such a situation, I will go to any extent and won’t hesitate to take strong action. Next time, try this with me over someone’s pain or suffering. Just try it. When someone from your own family is in the hospital, will I react the same way) (sic)?"
In another strongly worded post, he wrote, "Saath saal ka ho gaya hoon lekin ladna nahiin bhoola yeh yaad rakh lena, jail mein dalo ge haaa haar (I’m 60-years-old, but I haven’t forgotten how to fight - remember that. Even if you put me in jail) (sic)."
WHAT HAPPENED OUTSIDE HINDUJA HOSPITAL
On May 19, several videos from outside Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital showed Salman Khan appearing visibly agitated with photographers gathered around the premises.
Reports circulating online suggest that paparazzi first clicked his pictures when his vehicle was stopped at a traffic signal and later followed him to the hospital. As the actor exited the facility, some photographers were also heard shouting “bhai bhai” in an attempt to get his attention.
In the viral clips, Salman was seen asking the photographers to keep their distance and maintain silence outside a hospital setting. He also questions their behaviour by asking how they would feel if a close family member were undergoing treatment inside. The photographers were subsequently seen apologising to him.
SALMAN KHAN'S UPCOMING FILMS
On the work front, Salman Khan is currently filming Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, which features Chitrangada Singh in a significant role.
He is also shooting for Vamshi Paidipally’s upcoming film, tentatively titled SVC63, co-starring Nayanthara and produced by Dil Raju.