Salman Khan gets candid about acting at Red Sea Film Festival, says "You can’t catch me act, Voh hoti hi nahi mujhse..."

Salman Khan talks about acting

Salman Khan recently made a memorable appearance at the Red Sea Film Festival 2025 in Saudi Arabia, giving fans a rare glimpse into his honest and unfiltered thoughts on acting.

Known for his larger-than-life screen presence, Salman Khan surprised many by sharing a candid, self-reflective side that felt refreshingly human.

As per India Today, during the on-stage conversation, Salman Khan admitted that he doesn’t see himself as a “great actor” in the traditional sense.

He explained, “Acting has also left this generation. Toh mujhe nahi lagta ki main koi bahut hi kamaal ka actor hoon (Acting seems to have left this generation as well. So I don’t think I am a particularly great actor). You can catch me doing anything, but you can’t catch me acting. Voh hoti hi nahi mujhse (I can’t do it). Jaisa feel hota hai, vaise karta hoon. Bas yahi hai (I simply do what I feel in the moment. That’s all).”

Salman Khan also opened up about the vulnerability of performing emotional scenes. He confessed, “Kabhi-kabhi jab main rota hoon, mujhe lagta hai aap log mujhe par hans dete ho (Sometimes when I cry, I know you guys laugh at me).”

Fans were quick to respond, insisting that they actually empathise with him and often cry alongside his characters—an affirmation of the deep connection Salman Khan shares with his audience.

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Away from the discussion, Salman Khan attended the Golden Globes gala dinner, interacting with international stars including Idris Elba, Edgar Ramirez, Olga Kurylenko, and Emad Iskande, showing his ability to seamlessly connect with the global film fraternity while representing Indian cinema.

Professionally, Salman Khan’s plate is full. He is currently busy with Battle of Galwan and Kick 2, alongside recently wrapping up his role as host of Bigg Boss 19.

Despite the hectic schedule, his grounded nature and candid reflections remind fans why he continues to be such a relatable and enduring presence in Hindi cinema.