Salman Khan made his most high-profile public appearance in days at the IIFA 2027 press conference in Mumbai on Thursday evening — and he used the moment to lay down the law for the paparazzi. While posing for photographs at the event, the superstar paused and addressed the shutterbugs directly: “Peechhe ka yaad rakhna. Itni izzat toh de hi sakte ho sab log” — “Remember the back. You can all at least give us this much respect” — asking photographers not to click his pictures from behind.
The appearance comes as security around the actor has been visibly tightened. Days earlier, Mumbai Police reportedly stepped up arrangements outside his Bandra residence, with armed personnel and officers in bulletproof jackets stationed around the building, restrictions on vehicles stopping outside, and upgraded window glass installed as a precaution. Salman already holds Y-plus security cover, but the added measures underline the industry’s unease following the October 18 firing incident in Juhu, when shots were fired at Tiger Shroff’s car as he left a football ground. Shroff escaped with minor burn marks from gunpowder debris while his driver was injured; four accused have been arrested and remanded to police custody till October 26 as investigators continue probing who ordered the attack.
The IIFA 2027 press conference — announcing the 27th edition of the awards — turned into one of the week’s buzziest Bollywood gatherings. A warm hug between Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan at the same event also went viral on social media, while Varun Dhawan was among the other stars spotted at the venue.
On the work front, Salman has the war drama Maatrubhumi — whose shoot is reportedly complete but whose release date remains undecided after a postponement — and an upcoming film with director Vamshi Paidipally that is being eyed for an Eid 2027 release.
