"Slip Of Tongue Or...": Salman Khan's Balochistan-Pakistan Remark Goes Viral
- Salman Khan, speaking at the Joy Forum 2025, distinguished Balochistan from Pakistan while discussing South Asian communities in the Middle East.
- His comments gained significant attention on social media, leading to debates about their significance and whether they were a slip of the tongue.
- Some social media users interpreted Khan's remarks as an acknowledgment of Balochistan's unique identity and cultural distinctions.
- Balochistan has a complex history characterized by aspirations for autonomy, and many Baloch feel neglected by the Pakistani government.
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Salman Khan attended the "Joy Forum" event in Saudi Arabia, where he made a statement that has now gone viral. The superstar's reference to Balochistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan sparked a debate.
Salman Khan’s comment on 'Balochistan, Pakistan' creates buzz
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again become the center of online discussion after several videos of his speech at the Joy Forum in Riyadh went viral. The actor attended the event last Friday alongside fellow megastars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the year for Bollywood fans. Among the many clips doing rounds on social media, one particular video has caught massive attention whe…
Salman Khan's viral remark separating Balochistan from Pakistan sparks debate
Salman Khan mentioned Balochistan and Pakistan separately during his speech at a Riyadh event. Social media users now discuss whether it was the possible intent or a slip of the tongue. Comment reignites conversations on Balochistan's history and identity.
“History’s Course Cannot Be Rewritten: Salman Khan’s Remark Rekindles the Balochistan Debate”
When Bollywood superstar Salman Khan casually mentioned “Balochistan” and “Pakistan” as separate entities at an international entertainment conference in Riyadh, few could have predicted the storm it would unleash. His remark—made during the Joy Forum 2025 while speaking about the global popularity of Indian films—was neither overtly political nor accusatory. Yet, in a region where history has left deep scars, even a few words can ignite old emb…
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