Mumbai, India – Web Desk: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has found himself at the center of a social media storm after an old video resurfaced, showing him admitting to buying leaked exam papers during his school days—just as he voiced support for students protesting against paper leaks in India .
The Viral Clip
On Wednesday, the 60-year-old actor posted a statement on Instagram expressing solidarity with protesting students, calling the NEET paper leak a “serious issue” and expressing sorrow over injuries during protests. However, social media users quickly dug up a clip from The Kapil Sharma Show in which his father, screenwriter Salim Khan, revealed that Salman had purchased leaked papers during his school days .
In the clip, Salim Khan said: “A person named Ganesh used to come to our house, and everyone respected him. Later, I found out that Ganesh would bring Salman leaked exam papers.” Salman was seen smiling and acknowledging the story .
Backlash and Hypocrisy Allegations
The resurfaced video sparked immediate backlash, with users accusing Salman of hypocrisy—criticizing a system he once benefited from . The actor has not yet responded to the controversy, which erupted as student protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation continue to grow .
