The ongoing clash between Salman Khan Abhinav Kashyap has taken a public turn as Kashyap lays out fresh accusations, tying them to both industry dynamics and his personal life. The controversy resurfaced with a September 2025 interview that ISTREAM coverage and entertainment outlets are treating as a new chapter in a long-running feud, underscoring how fame, power, and personal history intersect in Bollywood.
Profile: Who is Abhinav Kashyap?
Abhinav Kashyap is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor best known for directing Besharam (2013) and for his earlier work on the blockbuster Dabangg (2010). Beyond directing, he has contributed as a writer for a range of projects, including Ssshhhh…Koi Hai, Manorama Six Feet Under, 13B, Gabbar Singh, and more. He is the younger brother of renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, though his own career has not reached the same level of recognition as his sibling. In recent years, he has repeatedly pointed to Salman Khan as a central figure in what he views as professional setbacks.
As this narrative unfolds, Abhinav’s public remarks have revved up a longer backstory of friction between him and Salman Khan and have rekindled questions about how personal and professional lines blur in a circle of high-profile Bollywood figures. The broader context includes a history of collaboration, dispute, and media attention around both Abhinav and Salman, with various outlets revisiting episodes from their past and present.
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Abhinav Kashyap’s recent allegations about Salman Khan
In a September 2025 interview with SCREEN, Abhinav Kashyap levelled serious accusations against Salman Khan. He characterized Salman as a “gunda” (goon) and a “badtameez insaan” (ill-mannered person). The discussion touched on a complex history: Abhinav allegedly refused to direct a sequel to Dabangg, and he later asserted that Salman had sabotaged his career as retaliation. When discussing how Salman’s name tends to escape controversy while Salman remains active in the industry despite limited interest in acting, Abhinav offered stark language that amplified their feud.
“Salman is never involved. He is not even interested in acting, and he hasn’t been since the last 25 years. He does a favour by turning up to work. He is more into the power of being a celebrity, but he is not interested in acting. He is a gunda (goon). I was not aware of this before Dabangg. Salman badtameez hai, ganda insaan hai.”
Abhinav Kashyap, Filmmaker
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Abhinav Kashyap blamed Salman for his divorce
Beyond professional disputes, Abhinav Kashyap has also tied Salman Khan to personal upheaval. He notes a long marriage to his former wife, author Chatura Rao, that began in 1997 and lasted about two decades. He has asserted that Salman’s behavior and the resulting strain contributed to a difficult separation that culminated in their 2017 divorce. While Abhinav frames Salman as a catalyst in his personal life, media reporting over the years has suggested alternate explanations, including speculation about a relationship between Abhinav and actress Pallavi Sharda. The competing narratives illustrate how quickly personal events are reframed in the public eye, especially when prominent figures are involved.
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Abhinav Kashyap’s dating rumours with Pallavi Sharda
Dating rumors surfaced around Abhinav Kashyap and Pallavi Sharda, a younger actress who rose to prominence with Besharam. Even after Pallavi’s public statements about her career and her stance on romance with Abhinav, gossip persisted. In 2013, Hindustan Times reported Pallavi’s comments, noting that she had not maintained contact with Abhinav after Besharam’s release and that romantic link-ups are often a facet of being a public figure. Pallavi later described herself as focused on her career; she indicated she was single and open to love if the right person came along, while underscoring that dating was not a current priority for her life at that time.
“I’m currently single and not even thinking about getting into a relationship as my career is my priority. But if I meet someone interesting, I’m not averse to the idea of falling in love.”
Pallavi Sharda, Actress
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Public responses and the context of the feud
The Salman Khan-Abhinav Kashyap dynamic has long attracted intense media scrutiny, with coverage often reflecting broader questions about power, fame, and accountability in Bollywood. Salman Khan’s public responses—whether through television appearances or statements in the press—have historically shaped the tone of coverage, sometimes drawing accusations of silence or deflection depending on the outlet. In this cycle, industry observers have noted how a filmmaker’s personal grievances can intersect with career milestones, leading to renewed debates about credit, influence, and the boundaries of public discourse in a celebrity-driven ecosystem.
The dispute sits alongside a broader pattern in which family connections, collaborations, and competitive narratives influence how stories are told and remembered. Abhinav Kashyap’s relationship to the industry—through his own work and through his sister- and brother-in-law networks in cinema—adds another layer to the conversation about who controls narrative and how reputations are shaped over time.
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Why this matters: potential impact on careers and audiences
At its core, the exchange between Abhinav Kashyap and Salman Khan highlights the fragility of professional reputations in a field where success is often framed by public perception as much as by box-office numbers. For observers and aspiring creatives, the exchange prompts questions about how creative differences, personal grievances, and media amplification can affect opportunities, collaborations, and the way audiences engage with a filmmaker’s work. The debate also touches on the dynamics within Bollywood’s power structure, where established stars with enduring influence can shape conversations more readily than emerging voices, sometimes amplifying or suppressing dissenting viewpoints.
The conversation around Abhinav’s divorce claims and Pallavi Sharda’s rumored association underscores how personal life events are interpreted within an entertainment press ecosystem that thrives on conflict narratives. For fans and readers, this discourse raises questions about boundaries, accountability, and how to discern between legitimate critique and sensationalism in celebrity reporting. The ongoing cycle invites readers to consider the broader implications for media responsibility, the preservation of personal privacy, and the ways in which industry insiders navigate complex relationships under intense public scrutiny.
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After Besharam’s release, Abhinav and Pallavi were frequently discussed as potential new power couple in media rumors, though Pallavi later stated that the romantic speculation was part of showbiz storytelling rather than a confirmed relationship. Their professional collaboration and the surrounding chatter illustrate how media narratives can influence public perception of personal lives in celebrity culture.
In closing, the evolving dialogue around Abhinav Kashyap and Salman Khan showcases how public figures navigate conflict, memory, and accountability within a high-stakes entertainment ecosystem. The next chapters—whether they unfold through interviews, press statements, or quiet negotiations behind the scenes—could shape public discourse about credibility, career resilience, and the boundaries of public commentary in Indian cinema.
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