Actress Mahira Khan defends Salman Khan, criticizes paparazzi

KARACHI: Actress Mahira Khan has voiced support for Bollywood star Salman Khan after he expressed frustration over being followed by paparazzi outside a hospital in Mumbai.

The incident occurred when Salman Khan was leaving a hospital after visiting someone, and photographers began following him while repeatedly shouting the name of his upcoming film.

In a viral video, the actor appeared visibly upset and questioned why paparazzi continued filming him at a sensitive location such as a hospital. He described the behavior as insensitive.

Mahira Khan shared the video on her Instagram story and reacted with a brief comment saying, “Yaar Sallu.”

Later, Salman Khan also addressed the matter on Instagram, urging the media to respect personal privacy.

“Is a picture more important or a life?” the actor wrote, adding that not every social media post should be turned into sensational news.

He said people sometimes simply need time for themselves without public scrutiny.

The response came days after a photo of Salman Khan sitting alone went viral on social media, sparking speculation about his mental state. The actor later clarified that he never feels lonely because of the support of his family, friends and fans.