"Salman Khan darrrrr gaya…. Hmmmm, jo darr gaya vo mar gaya.."
The post—featuring Khan flexing his sculpted physique during an late-night workout—instantly went viral across Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), racking up millions of views and reactions within hours.
The Backlash: How "Sonam, It's Done Bro" Turned Into a Viral Storm
The actor's latest post comes directly on the heels of a 48-hour social media spiral. On Thursday, Khan made headlines by directly addressing activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike in solidarity with students protesting national paper leaks.
Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement regarding fast-track legal measures against paper leak perpetrators, Khan appealed to Wangchuk to end his fast and asked students to go home safely to their families, famously offering: "Sonam, it's done, bro. Don't extend this... If u want, will send u food from home."
The Internet Division: While many praised Khan for advocating peace and prioritizing student safety, sections of social media criticized his tone as dismissive of the grassroots student movement.
The Meme Explosion: The phrase "Sonam, it's done bro" quickly evolved into a trending meme template online, with critics questioning whether the superstar was bowing out of taking a firmer stance against institutional lapses.
The Response: Fearless Flexing at 60
Rather than issuing a defensive statement or removing the viral post, Khan chose to respond with classic Dabang bravado.
The late-night gym photos—showing the star showcasing ripped abs and a chiselled frame—were widely interpreted as a direct brush-off to critics trying to pressure or corner him online.
Fan Reactions: Fans rushed to support the star in the comments section, referencing his iconic film dialogues. One user commented, "Aapka ye post dekh ke bhaut log darr gaye honge for sure," while another posted, "Tiger Zinda Hai!"
Physical Transformation: The pictures also highlighted Khan's physical conditioning as he prepares for his next high-budget action feature, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.
Trade Verdict:
Whether addressing political activism or answering social media trolls, Salman Khan remains one of the few stars in Hindi cinema who operates completely without a filtered PR buffer. By turning a wave of social media backlash into a viral moment celebrating his physical fitness and unyielding attitude, the superstar once again demonstrated his knack for dominating national headlines.
