'It's all up to God': Salman Khan on gangster Bishnoi's death threats

At a press conference before the release of the movie Sikandar, actor Salman Khan spoke about the death threats he has been receiving from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has broken his silence on the death threats he has been receiving, mentioning that his fate rests with God. Speaking at a promotional event for his upcoming film Sikandar, the actor was asked about the threats against him.  

 

“Bhagwan, Allah sab unpar hai. Jitni umar likhi hai, utni likhi hai. Bas yahi hai” [It’s all up to God, Allah. What is written is written. That’s all],” he said.

 

Living under tight security

 

The 59-year-old actor acknowledged the challenges posed by the heightened security around him, particularly after the shooting incident outside his Mumbai residence.  

 

“Sometimes, having to move around with so many people becomes a problem,” he admitted at the press meet, which was held under strict security and away from cameras. Referring to the security restrictions, he said, “Galaxy, shoot, shoot Galaxy. No detours.”

 

Khan is gearing up for the release of Sikandar on March 30. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film features Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sharman Joshi in key roles.  

 

Blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan has been a target of threats since 1998, following the Hum Saath-Saath Hain Blackbuck poaching case. During the film’s shoot, he and co-stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre, and Neelam were accused of hunting a Blackbuck — an animal considered sacred by the Bishnoi community. Since then, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his network have repeatedly threatened Khan.  

 

The situation escalated in April last year when two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire outside his Bandra apartment. Both attackers were later arrested, and the police revealed that the attack was planned by Bishnoi’s younger brother, Amnol Bishnoi.

 

In October 2024, former Maharashtra Cabinet minister Baba Siddique, known to be close to Salman, was assassinated. The Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the killing, citing his association with the actor.