Did you ever wonder what really happens behind the glitz and glamour of Bollywood's blockbuster films? The long-simmering feud between filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap and superstar Salman Khan is a prime example of the industry's less visible, intense power struggles. Recently, Abhinav Kashyap fired back at Salman Khan's dismissive "Kaam mila kya bhai?" (Got any work, brother?) remark with blistering critique, accusing the actor of bullying the vulnerable and controlling careers with vindictiveness. Kashyap, who directed the 2010 hit *Dabangg*, has openly claimed that Salman Khan and his influential family sabotaged his career after he refused to direct the sequel. He described Salman as a "gunda" (goon) and "badtameez insaan" (ill-mannered person), alleging that the Khan family leveraged their power to usurp credit and opportunities, pushing him out of the industry and even disrupting his personal life. Kashyap further demanded that Salman face consequences for his actions, metaphorically requesting, "When Salman's wounds heal, scratch him back" — underlining his belief that the superstar's dominance in Bollywood comes at the cost of others' downfall[1][2][5]. Salman, in response, fiercely defended himself on the reality TV show *Bigg Boss 19*, dismissing Kashyap's claims as baseless and provocation rather than productive criticism. The Bollywood icon questioned Kashyap's own work ethic and suggested he should focus on his own issues rather than publicly attacking others. Salman's retort reminded everyone of the intricate personal and professional disputes that shadow Bollywood's star-studded success stories[3][4]. One lesser-known story linked to this bitter rivalry is Kashyap's account of actor Om Puri's clash with Salman on the *Dabangg* set. Kashyap alleged Salman arrogantly refused to perform a scene where his character had to touch Om Puri's feet, forcing multiple script rewrites and leading to Om Puri confronting Salman about overshadowing other actors. This incident reportedly resulted in reduced screen time for other actors like Mahie Gill and Arbaaz Khan, highlighting how the superstar's dominance influenced even creative decisions[6]. This spat encapsulates more than just two egos clashing; it reveals the complex dynamics of power, respect, and control in Bollywood's ecosystem. It raises pressing questions about how creative credits are shared and the treatment of lesser-known artists amid the star power. What's your take on this saga of talent, power, and controversy? Do you think the industry needs more transparency and fairness? Share your thoughts below and spread the conversation by sharing this post!
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1.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/who-is-abhinav-kashyap-blamed-salman-khan-for-divorce-dating-rumours-with-pallavi-sharda-68078
2.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/dabangg-director-abhinav-kashyap-tells-salman-khan-to-stop-stealing-others-work-claims-he-should-have-been-paid-rs-200-crore/articleshow/124713900.cms
3.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/salman-khan-blasts-abhinav-kashyap-on-viral-claims-go-after-your-own-brother-2802139-2025-10-13
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-goes-on-a-rant-against-dabangg-director-abhinav-kashyap-over-all-his-claims-anurag-kashyap-bigg-boss-19-101760326741971.html
5.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/why-salman-khan-and-abhinav-kashyaps-15-year-dabangg-fight-is-not-ending-any-time-soon-9445256
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/why-do-you-eat-up-everybodys-role-abhinav-kashyap-recalls-salman-khans-clash-with-om-puri-says-scene-was-altered/articleshow/124687814.cms
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