Published 12:45 IST, February 18th 2020

Salman Khan's old video thrashing award shows trends after latest Bollywood shindig

Salman Khan in an old video can be seen calling out Filmfare Awards as it depends on the Film Industry for its sustenance. He further terms it as 'stupid'

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After conclusion of 65th Filmfare Awards, ceremony stirred controversy for giving several hours to just one film and allegedly snubbing some deserving candidates. Minutes after that, an old 90s video of Salman Khan, who wasn't present at ceremony, started doing rounds on Internet. In clip,  Bajrangi Bhaijaan star can be seen calling out publication saying while he will t pick up a Filmfare Award, but given a National Award, he will graciously accept it. 

old video of Khan surfaced after #BoycottFilmfare started trending on Twitter, reason being Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy receiving 13 hors in different categories which is most for any one film in history of Awards show. In its defence, Gully Boy h received massive praise from critics.

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90s video of Salman Khan surfaces 

Salman Khan is heard saying, "I think people who don't have confidence in mselves want awards. I won't go up and pick Filmfare or any stupid award. National Award mile toh that's prestigious. That I'll go and pick.". He furr went on to state that magazine depends on celebrities to sell it, and so he would like to t be a part of it. 

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He went on to compare m to receiving an award from his driver or makeup man, ding, “It’s like tomorrow, my driver and my servant and my makeup man will come to me and say, ‘Baba, today we’re giving you an award.’ It’s stupid.”

video of Salman Khan has gained mixed reactions from all fronts. While loyal fans are lauding actor for statement, re are several who are questioning him for attending such awards. 

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However, this is t first time Salman Khan has spoken against Award shows in Bollywood. In ar event, Salman was seen saying, "I don't mind being minated with Aamir and Salman Khan if money is given to Being Human Trust. Why should we actors, who are friends, compete, and get thing in return? Aapki TRP bh jati hai, but humein kya milta hai?"

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12:45 IST, February 18th 2020