Bollywood superstar Salman Khan grabbed attention at the IIFA 2027 press conference in Mumbai after making a playful remark about Shahid Kapoor. A video from the event has been circulating on social media, with Salman’s witty observation becoming one of the talking points from the gathering.
The press conference took place on October 22, ahead of the IIFA Awards 2027, which are scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi. Several prominent Bollywood personalities, including Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Varun Dhawan and Rashmika Mandanna, attended the event.
In the viral clip, Shahid can be seen bending down to touch the stage as he steps onto the platform. Noticing the gesture, Salman picked up the microphone and joked, “Inhone mere pair nahi chhuye, stage ko chhua inhone,” meaning that Shahid had touched the stage rather than his feet.
The comment drew attention from the audience and quickly became a subject of discussion online.
Why Did Salman Khan Mention Shahid Kapoor’s Feet?
Salman’s remark appeared to be a light-hearted response to Shahid’s gesture of touching the stage. The exchange was widely interpreted as a joke, and reports described Kareena Kapoor Khan as among those enjoying the moment.
However, the clip attracted another layer of attention after some social media users began speculating about the possible meaning behind Salman’s words.
Some users connected the incident to the ongoing security concerns surrounding Salman, whose long-running dispute with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has remained a subject of public discussion. A few online comments suggested that Salman might have been deliberately clarifying that Shahid had not touched his feet, potentially to avoid any perception that the actors shared a particularly close association.
These interpretations, however, remain speculation. Salman did not mention the Bishnoi gang in the reported exchange, and there is no verified evidence that security concerns motivated his comment.
Bishnoi Gang Speculation Enters the Conversation
The online discussion comes amid continuing concerns about threats and reported attacks involving Bollywood personalities.
The conflict involving Salman Khan and people associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has drawn considerable attention over the years. The dispute is linked to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, which has been a recurring source of tension because the Bishnoi community regards the blackbuck as sacred.
More recently, reports involving alleged threats and incidents affecting figures in the entertainment industry have intensified public discussion about celebrity security.
Against this backdrop, some users interpreted Salman’s joke through the lens of those wider concerns. Others simply viewed it as the actor's familiar, teasing style of humour.
It is important to distinguish online theories from established facts. No confirmed information indicates that Salman made the remark to distance himself from Shahid or protect him from a potential threat. The viral clip alone cannot establish the actor’s intention.
Kareena Kapoor and Varun Dhawan Also Attended IIFA Event
The Mumbai press conference featured several stars from the Hindi film industry as anticipation builds for the next IIFA ceremony.
Kareena Kapoor Khan's presence added interest to the gathering, particularly as she and Shahid Kapoor previously starred together in the much-loved romantic film Jab We Met. Their appearance at the same industry event also attracted attention from fans.
Varun Dhawan and Rashmika Mandanna were among the other celebrities present. Salman, meanwhile, entertained the gathering with his trademark screen presence and humour.
The IIFA Awards 2027 are scheduled for January 22 and 23 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
A Viral Moment, but No Confirmed Security Message
Salman Khan’s comment has generated conversation because a brief exchange at a celebrity event has been connected to a much wider controversy. While social media users continue to debate the possible meaning behind his words, the available reporting points to a playful interaction rather than a confirmed security-related statement.
Until Salman or Shahid offers further clarification, claims that the remark was intended to address the Bishnoi gang should be treated as unverified speculation.
For now, it is the unusual combination of Salman’s joke, Shahid’s gesture and the online reactions that has made the IIFA moment a talking point among Bollywood fans.
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