Addressing the audience during an on-stage interaction at the festival in Jeddah, Khan said acting does not come naturally to him and that he relies more on instinct than technique. “You might catch me doing anything, but you won’t catch me acting,” he remarked, smiling as the audience reacted. He added that when he performs emotional scenes on screen, he often feels viewers laugh instead of empathising. “Sometimes when I cry, I feel like you people laugh at me,” he said in a lighter vein.
The comment was quickly countered by fans in the hall, who responded that they cry along with him during such moments. The host then asked the audience whether they agreed with Khan’s self-assessment, prompting a unanimous rejection of his claim.
Khan’s remarks, delivered in a relaxed and self-deprecating tone, were met with laughter and applause, underscoring his enduring popularity across generations. Videos from the interaction began circulating widely on social media within hours, with fans praising the actor for his honesty and humility.
On social platforms, several users described Khan as “effortlessly authentic,” while others defended his emotional performances, calling them a key reason for his mass appeal. “You are perfect the way you are,” read one comment, echoing a broader sentiment among fans.
The Red Sea Film Festival has emerged as a significant international platform, bringing together filmmakers and actors from across the world. Khan’s appearance and candid remarks added to the event’s buzz, reinforcing his stature as one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable global faces.
While Salman Khan has often spoken about learning on the job rather than following formal acting methods, his comments in Jeddah offered a rare glimpse into his self-perception—one that his audience was quick to challenge.
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