Salman Khan recently filed a defamation lawsuit against Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap, over the latter’s ‘derogatory remarks’ against the actor and his family, seeking a permanent injunction, Rs 9 crore in damages and a detailed apology. The lawsuit alleges that Kashyap used derogatory language targeting Khan’s professional reputation and personal character, including his family members. It claims Kashyap called the Khan family “convicted criminals” and associated them with a “jihadi ecosystem” in an interview. The suit also mentions Kashyap’s offensive remarks about Khan’s appearance, age, and personal life, and his alleged comparison to notorious criminals. Specific derogatory comments against Salim Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Sohail Khan were also noted.

Source: The Telegraph February 01, 2026 08:18 UTC