Claim: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been admitted to the ICU following a medical emergency.
Fact: False. No credible news outlet has confirmed such an incident. Recent appearances show him in good health.
What’s Going Viral?
A viral Facebook post from a page named Viral Chalanger claims that Bollywood icon Salman Khan has been admitted to the ICU, sharing an image of him allegedly on a hospital bed. The post reads:
“Whispers, panic, and unanswered calls. Salman Khan’s sudden ICU admission has triggered chaos across the industry. With no official word yet, speculation is spinning out of control. Is the superstar in critical danger, or is the truth being hidden for a reason?”
The post has amassed over 1.1K likes, and similar claims are being circulated on Instagram
Fact Check
Our team at Factcheck India ran a reverse image search on the viral photo. Here’s what we found:
- No such photo exists on any of Salman Khan’s verified social media accounts.
- No reputable news agency or Bollywood trade publication has reported anything about Salman Khan being hospitalized or admitted to the ICU.
- On June 19, Salman Khan was seen attending the premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan’s new film, in Mumbai. He appeared healthy and was interacting with fans and the media.
Verdict: False. The viral claim that Salman Khan has been admitted to the ICU is completely false. The image circulating on social media is misleading, and the actor has made a public appearance recently, looking perfectly healthy. Salman Khan has not been admitted to the ICU. The viral post is misinformation aimed at creating panic and sensationalism.
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