Salman Khan’s recent comments on Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu have taken the internet by storm.
In a recent conversation with Shilpa Shirodkar, Mahesh’s sister-in-law, Salman differentiated between the on-screen persona of Mahesh Babu and the person he is in real life. This conversation took place on the sets of Big Boss 18.
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The Bollywood actor remarked, “On screen, he (Mahesh Babu) has that walking style, action, looks, and attitude. But in real life, he’s simple and a true family man.”
Salman’s comments have created waves on social media, with fans saying that praise from Salman Khan only confirms the pan-Indian appeal of Mahesh Babu.
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One user said, “Hearing Salman praise Mahesh Babu’s simplicity is heartwarming,” while another commented, “Salman’s words are proof that Mahesh is a rare mix of stardom and humility.”
Shilpa Shirodkar had earlier revealed how her brother-in-law and sister support her journey through Big Boss. She had said that their family was very close-knit, and the couple were proud of her.
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This unexpected praise from Salman has raised discussions on the rapidly increasing friendship between Bollywood and South Indian cinema, with both acknowledging each other’s greats.
Speculations have also started online on whether this praise could pave the road for a potential collaboration between the two stars in the near future.