Salman Khan: I hate doing interviews, I get bored of them

Salman Khan is one of those actors who has faced a lot of controversies due to his statements during various interviews. Recently, when a leading daily asked him if it is frustrating that his statements create controversies and he is in news for all the wrong reasons, the actor stated that he hates doing interviews.

Salman told the daily, “Everyone shares their opinion but when somebody like me says something, it’s twisted around. Then, a [TV] show runs [the comment], and it gets good TRPs. But if it’s their business, let them do it. The other option for me is to just stop talking. I hate doing interviews, and I get bored of them but I do them because if a fan of mine picks up a newspaper or a magazine; or watches a TV channel, he should know that a certain film of mine is up for release. That’s all.”

When asked if media glare has become a part of being an actor, Salman stated, “Till, before ‘Jaan-E-Mann’ (2006), I never stepped out of my house for interviews. When did I do any publicity for any film? The films would still run and became big hits. But now that a precedent [of doing interviews] has set in, so it’s going on. Now, if I go on a TV show (for promotions), it feels good if their TRPs get boosted. Also, through that show, my fans will get to see me at home for free. That’s the only intent of doing all of that. But then, a lot of times, journalists want a reaction about something because either their bosses have asked them for that or they want to make a name for themselves. But that’s wrong journalism, which I don’t appreciate at all.”

When it comes to films, Salman will next be seen in ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ which is slated to release during Christmas this year. (Also Read: CONFIRMED! Jacqueline Fernandez is the female lead in Salman Khan’s next)

Murtuza Iqbal

‘Eat Sleep Bollywood Repeat’ is his life Mantra. Dance is his first love and Rani Mukerji is his eternal crush. He is someone who loves being himself, and as for the ones who don’t agree, his reply? “Talk to my hand!”