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Filmmaker Accuses Salman Khan of Disrespecting Om Puri

10/21/2025

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Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap has alleged that Salman Khan refused to touch Om Puri's feet during a Dabangg scene, triggering rewrites and on-set tensions.
Kashyap accused Salman Khan of disrespecting Om Puri and altering the film's final edit.
The changes harmed co-stars Mahie Gill and Arbaaz Khan, and Gill's role was reduced.
Kashyap expressed regret over production decisions and said the dispute revives discussions about on-set dynamics in Bollywood.

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Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap has alleged that Salman Khan refused to touch Om Puri's feet during a Dabangg scene, triggering rewrites and on-set tensions.
Kashyap accused Salman Khan of disrespecting Om Puri and altering the film's final edit.
The changes harmed co-stars Mahie Gill and Arbaaz Khan, and Gill's role was reduced.
Kashyap expressed regret over production decisions and said the dispute revives discussions about on-set dynamics in Bollywood.