Fans expressed concern online after Salman Khan appeared visibly leaner and different than usual at a public event in Mumbai on July 17, with several social media users questioning his health.
The actor was there to inaugurate a new Data Collection and Verification Support Centre at the Slum Rehabilitation Authority office. Clips and photographs from the appearance quickly went viral, with many users saying they found it hard to recognise him. Several comments online expressed worry that he looked tired or unwell, with some writers noting the change was visible in his eyes and overall demeanour, and calling the moment upsetting given his usual larger-than-life screen presence.
At the same time, other users pushed back against the speculation, pointing out that Salman is 60 years old and that ageing is a natural process no one can avoid, regardless of stardom. Several commenters framed the reactions as an overreaction, noting that the actor’s changed appearance was simply a reflection of getting older rather than any cause for alarm.
The chatter comes ahead of Salman’s upcoming film ‘Maatrubhumi’, with fans and observers noting that scrutiny of his appearance has picked up in the lead-up to the release. Salman has not issued any public statement addressing the comments about his look at the event.
