Salman Khan faces backlash over ‘Ceasefire’ tweet; deletes post
May 11, 2025
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has found himself in the midst of a social media storm after posting a brief comment on the India-Pakistan ceasefire announced on Saturday evening by US President Donald Trump. The actor, who had remained noticeably silent during India’s military response Operation Sindoor to the Pahalgam terror attack, tweeted about the ceasefire shortly after the announcement was made. However, the tweet drew sharp criticism from netizens, compelling Khan to delete the post soon after.
Over the past few days, several prominent Bollywood celebrities have openly voiced their support for the Indian Armed Forces and condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region. Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strike against terrorist hubs, was widely praised by actors, filmmakers, and citizens alike. Yet, Salman Khan refrained from commenting on the Indian Army’s efforts or the volatile border situation, choosing instead to post, “Thank God for the ceasefire” when it was announced. The actor’s last post on the incident was soon when he posted a condolence message following the initial terror attack in Pahalgam.