Salman Khan’s Birthday: What’s the real link between the actor and gangster Lawrence Bishnoi?
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is celebrating his 59th birthday, and an infamous chapter of his life has been making news quite often lately. Read on to learn the actor’s controversial Lawrence Bishnoi link.
Salman Khan’s Birthday: This Bollywood superstar has been living under the shadow of threats for years, all tied to an old blackbuck poaching case. Back in 1998, Salman was accused of hunting blackbucks while filming Hum Saath Saath Hain in Rajasthan. For most people, this might just seem like another wildlife case, but for the Bishnoi community, it was deeply personal.
The Bishnoi community considers blackbucks sacred animals, almost like family, because of their religious and cultural beliefs. Lawrence Bishnoi, a gangster from this community, took the issue to heart. He sees Salman Khan as a man who disrespected their values and their way of life. This is where the bad blood started.
How the threats began
The situation first got serious in 2018 when one of Bishnoi’s associates reportedly tried to harm Salman but didn’t succeed. Since then, Salman has been receiving regular threats from Bishnoi and his gang. These threats have only gotten worse over the years.
In November 2024, Salman received threatening messages warning him about the blackbuck case again, with Bishnoi’s gang allegedly behind them. Things got even scarier in December 2024 when a man managed to enter the set where Salman was shooting. This intruder mentioned Bishnoi’s name, raising serious alarm bells once again.
Because of all this, Salman now moves with heavy security wherever he goes. The authorities aren’t taking any chances, given Bishnoi’s reputation for violence and the resources his gang reportedly has.
More than just a grudge
For Lawrence Bishnoi, this isn’t just about Salman as a person—it’s about standing up for his community and their beliefs. The Bishnois have a long history of protecting animals and nature, and they’re willing to fight for it. Bishnoi’s threats are his way of making a statement about justice for the blackbucks and his community’s values.
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