Sikandar: Ameesha Patel REACTS to Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna’s 31-year age gap, addresses negativity around film

In a recent turn of events, the movie “Sikandar” starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna debuted in cinemas, receiving a blend of positive and negative reviews. Amidst this mix, Ameesha Patel, co-star with Salman Khan in “Yeh Hai Jalwa”, spoke up about the criticism surrounding the film and expressed that people will always find something to comment on, viewing it as unwarranted chatter. Regarding the 31-year age difference between Salman and Rashmika, she underlined that such pairings aren’t unusual in Bollywood, using her own 20-year age gap with Sunny Deol in “Gadar” as an example.

During an interview with the media in Mumbai, Ameesha Patel was queried about Sikandar and only had positive words for Salman Khan, referring to him as one of her favorites. Regarding the controversy surrounding the movie, she stated, “People will talk, that’s their job. These are just silly discussions.” (This translation attempts to convey the original Hindi sentence in a more natural and easy-to-understand English.)

Additionally, Ameesha mentioned that Sikandar has been impressing everyone, striking a chord with the audience, and meeting all requirements of an ideal entertainer by showcasing emotions, action, and beautiful melodies.

In response to questions regarding the 31-year age difference between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna in the movie “Sikandar”, Ameesha Patel downplayed the criticism by bringing up her own partnership with Sunny Deol in the film “Gadar”.

In simpler terms, she said, “Sunny Deol and I have a 20-year age difference, but when a relationship works, it just does, and there’s not much to say about it.

On March 30, 2025, Sikandar premiered in cinemas, aligning with Eid-ul-Fitr. This movie, directed by AR Murugadoss, who is known for his work on Ghajini, features Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna as the main characters.

Under the production of Salman Khan Films and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, this film boasts a star-studded cast that includes Prateik Babbar, Sharman Joshi, Kajal Aggarwal, Anjini Dhawan, and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles. The dynamic action drama is the brainchild of renowned producer, Sajid Nadiadwala.

Upcoming, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt will team up for a film. Previously, they both showed enthusiasm about this project, mentioning it as an action movie. A recent Bollywood Hungama article hinted that the movie is titled “Ganga Ram” and is being directed by newcomer Krrish Ahir.

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2025-04-04 16:37