Salman Khan addresses age gap issue with actresses: ‘If I want to work with Ananya or Janhvi, people have made it difficult for me…’ | Bollywood News

At the trailer launch of Sikandar, Salman Khan was questioned about the 31-year age gap between him and his co-star Rashmika Mandanna. During a press meet on Thursday, Salman once again addressed the age gap discussion and admitted that it is becoming increasingly difficult to work with younger actresses like Ananya Panday and Janhvi Kapoor.
He said, “If I want to work with Ananya or Janhvi, people have made it difficult for me because then they talk about the age gap. I work with younger actors, thinking it will give them a good opportunity, and I intend to continue working with younger actresses.”
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At Sikandar’s trailer launch, Salman Khan spoke about the age gap between him and his co-star Rashmika Mandanna. He had said, “People say there is a 31-year age gap between me and the heroine. When the heroine and her father don’t have a problem, then why do you have a problem?” He had even shared that in the future, when Rashmika gets married and has a daughter, he would work with her too.
Sikandar is directed AR Murugadoss and produced Nadiadwala and Grandsons and Salman Khan Films. The film also stars Sharman Joshi, Kajal Aggarwal, Anjini Dhawan, and Sathyaraj in important roles. It is slated to release on 30th March 2025.