Mumbai( The COW News Digital) Controversial Bollywood personality Rakhi Sawant has publicly threatened director Abhinav Kashyap in a heated defence of superstar Salman Khan, escalating a months-long spat that has drawn intense media attention. The remarks were made during a widely watched YouTube podcast in which Rakhi described Salman as “no less than a deity” to her and vowed to confront anyone she says is defaming him.
Rakhi lashed out at Kashyap — who earlier this year made a series of harsh allegations against Salman and members of his family — calling him a liar and issuing blunt, physical threats. “If I meet Abhinav, I will throw eggs at him,” she said on air, adding: “Wherever I find him, I’ll hit him with a slipper.” Rakhi also told viewers she did not previously know Kashyap personally and noted that he had once been in line to direct the film Dabangg.
The outburst comes amid persistent public debate after Kashyap’s accusations about Salman and his circle dominated headlines. Rakhi sought to justify her stance by recounting what she said were personal favours from Salman, including helping her secure work on Bigg Boss and providing financial support for her mother’s cancer treatment. “A person keeps speaking badly about Salman — I will not tolerate that,” she declared, referring to Kashyap obliquely as “the bald man,” saying she preferred not to mention his name explicitly.
Legal and industry observers warned that Rakhi’s threats could carry consequences. Lawyers pointed out that public calls to commit assault — even spoken in anger on a podcast — can invite criminal complaints or defamation suits. Representatives of Kashyap did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.
The episode has stirred mixed reactions within Bollywood. Some fans praised Rakhi’s loyalty to Salman, while others criticised the entertainer for promoting violence and undermining civil discourse. Media analysts said the confrontation underlines how intensely personal feuds among high-profile figures can play out in public forums, amplified by social platforms and video podcasts.
Salman Khan himself has not issued a public comment on Rakhi’s statements. Industry sources say production houses are monitoring the situation closely, mindful that sustained controversies can affect ongoing projects and promotional activities.
As the controversy simmers, commentators urged cooler heads and legal remedies rather than threats. Police and legal experts say the appropriate course for anyone claiming defamation or wrongdoing is to seek redress through the courts, not vigilante action.
