Sona Mahapatra shuts down ‘Bhai of toxic masculinity’ Salman Khan over age gap remarks with Rashmika Mandanna; netizens react ‘No one watches…’

The Salman Khan starrer Sikandar trailer was launched on Sunday. For the grand trailer launch event, the superstar was joined by director AR Murugadoss and co-star Rashmika Mandanna. will be the first occasion where Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna appear together on screen. While fans are excited for the action thriller, some even shared concerns regarding the huge age gap between Salman and the actress. Also Read – Sikandar star Salman Khan’s rumoured gf Iulia Vantur sings ‘lag ja gale’; Sulli’s brother defends Kim Soo Hyun; Vidya Balan’s Kahaani 3 confirmed?

At the trailer event, Salman Khan was asked about the same. The superstar reacted, “Phir woh bolte hain 31 years ka difference hai heroine aur mujh mein, arrey jab heroine ko problem nahi hai, heroine ke papa ko dikkat nahi hai, tumko kyun dikkat hai bhai? Inki shaadi hogi, bachchi hongi, toh unke sath bhi kaam karenge. Mummy ki permission toh mil hi jayega.” Also Read – Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding plans CONFIRMED? Sikandar star Salman Khan gives fans a…

Singer Sona Mohapatra has reacted to the Sikandar star’s statement. She even called Salman the ‘Bhai of toxic masculinity’ in her X post. Sona wrote, “Heroine aur heroine ke ‘BAAP’ ko koi problem nahin hai’..to jab inki shaadi ho jaegi &..’permission’ like garbage response on being asked about the out of context 31 year gap with his leading lady-the ‘BHAI’ of toxic masculinity,patriarchy doesn’t realise that #India has changed?” Also Read – KRK slams Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna’s romance despite 31 years age gap in Sikandar; ‘Problem to unlog ko…’

Check out the post below:

Heroine aur heroine ke ‘BAAP’ ko koi problem nahin hai’..to jab inki shaadi ho jaegi &..’permission’ like garbage response on being asked about the out of context 31 year gap with his leading lady-the ‘BHAI’ of toxic masculinity,patriarchy doesn’t realise that #India has changed?

— Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) March 23, 2025

In the replies, one person wrote, “That is why no one watches his movies anymore.” Another person commented, “Areee what’s ur problem, if you have that much problem with him don’t watch or listen his statement and if you do pls don’t pass ur statement. You do ur job, eat , sleep and make money that’s it.” One more user wrote, “True .. if the heoine doesn’t have an issue, why does anyone else bother ? After all, he’s playing a character as a professional artist .. I don’t see any toxicity here .. !!”

Meanwhile, about Sikandar, Salman Khan said at the event, “Festive, non-festive… it’s the love of the people. Picture achhi ho buri ho, 100 to paar karva hi dege.”

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