NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan holds the belief that life was much simpler before the advent of social media, describing the experience of endlessly scrolling through posts as a “big mind slam.”
At 59, Salman discussed his thoughts during an engaging conversation on the ‘Dumb Biryani’ podcast with his nephew Arhaan Khan and his friends. He boasts an impressive following of over 160 million across Facebook, X, and Instagram.
“In the absence of social media, you never knew who was with whom or where they were. Now, with just a phone, following someone gives you a constant stream of their activities—where they went, who they met, and more. It’s overwhelming,” Salman commented as part of the podcast’s season finale, which was released on its official YouTube channel on Saturday.
Known for his iconic roles in classics like “Maine Pyar Kiya,” the “Tiger” series, “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” and “Wanted,” the actor also stressed the importance of living in the moment and letting go of past burdens.
“You shouldn’t carry baggage; focus on the present. Learn from your past… I keep hearing people say, ‘I gave it my best shot.’ No, you didn’t… If you really did, you would have succeeded. It demands significant mental effort,” he explained.
Referring to discipline as “the worst thing” because of its inherent dullness, Salman stated, “You have to embrace the challenges you wish to overcome… When your body says no, your mind must say yes. Even when both body and mind refuse, you should push for ‘C’mon guys, just one more try.’”
The superstar, set to appear in “Sikandar,” acknowledged that there are many things he may never fully grasp about the Gen-Z generation, including the way of speaking employed by Arhaan and his peers.
“The slang, like ‘Yo man! What’s up?’ If I need to perform a comedic role, I’ll manage…” he noted, adding that he struggles to comprehend the music favored by younger generations, preferring classics like “Eye of the Tiger” from the 1980s.
During the podcast, Salman also reprimanded Arhaan, the son of his brother Arbaaz Khan and actress-model Malaika Arora, along with his friends for their lack of proficiency in Hindi.
“Whatever you say here, I’ll help you fix your Hindi… You should feel embarrassed not knowing it. You owe it to your Hindi-speaking audience,” he remarked. (PTI)
