Salman Khan’s Instagram account briefly disappears, fans panic online

MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan briefly disappeared from Instagram, triggering panic and speculation among millions of fans on social media.

Users attempting to access the actor’s profile were shown a blank page with the label “Instagram User” instead of his account name, prompting rumors that the account may have been hacked, deleted or temporarily suspended.

Within minutes, screenshots and posts about the issue began circulating widely on X, formerly known as Twitter, as fans questioned the sudden disappearance of the account.

However, approximately 30 minutes later, Salman Khan’s Instagram profile was restored without any official explanation from the actor or his team.

The incident attracted significant attention because Khan has more than 72 million followers on Instagram and remains highly active on social media.

After the account was restored, the actor shared multiple posts expressing frustration over the constant presence of paparazzi.