Salman and Katrina were rumoured to be in a relationship
Mumbai:
Taking a friendly jibe at rumoured former boyfriend Salman Khan, actress Katrina Kaif said the superstar was 'not new' to controversies. Salman's appointment as the goodwill ambassador of the Indian Olympic Association has invited criticism from many quarters.
Katrina quipped, "Salman Khan ko le ke controversy hai, woh nayi cheez hai kya? (Is a controversy about Salman a new thing?)" The actress, however, refused to comment further on the issue.
Katrina was interacting with the media at the wrap party of Baar Baar Dekho, in which she co-stars with Sidharth Malhotra.
The film has been co-produced by Excel Entertainment and Karan Johar's Dharma Production.
From the chinkara poaching allegation in 1998 to the 2002 hit-and-run case, Salman has had an unending tryst with controversies.
The latest one came after some athletes, including legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, criticised the 50-year-old's appointment as the ambassador of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympics.
Mr Singh had said that sports, especially Olympics doesn't need Bollywood stars as ambassadors. When asked about his take on the debate, Sidharth said he was not aware about the controversy but that the jury made the right decision.
"I don't know about the controversy but I think the people who have chosen, have chosen right, but I don't know much about it. I think he (Salman) is a man who is known for his fitness," the actor said.
Asked for his opinion, KJo did not make any direct comment and said, "I love Salman Khan. Whatever he does, I think he is the best."
Yesterday, Salman's father Salim Khan defended his appointment in a Twitter post. "Salman may not have competed but is an A-list swimmer, cyclist and weight lifter. Sportsmen are performing because of sports lovers like us."
Taking on Milkha Singh, Salim Khan had said, "Milkha ji, it's not Bollywood but the Indian film industry which is the largest in the world."
Taking a dig at Milkha Singh, Salim Khan pointed to the fact that the sportsperson was the subject of a biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. He wrote, "The same industry which resurrected you from fading away in oblivion."
Katrina quipped, "Salman Khan ko le ke controversy hai, woh nayi cheez hai kya? (Is a controversy about Salman a new thing?)" The actress, however, refused to comment further on the issue.
Katrina was interacting with the media at the wrap party of Baar Baar Dekho, in which she co-stars with Sidharth Malhotra.
The film has been co-produced by Excel Entertainment and Karan Johar's Dharma Production.
From the chinkara poaching allegation in 1998 to the 2002 hit-and-run case, Salman has had an unending tryst with controversies.
The latest one came after some athletes, including legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, criticised the 50-year-old's appointment as the ambassador of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympics.
Mr Singh had said that sports, especially Olympics doesn't need Bollywood stars as ambassadors. When asked about his take on the debate, Sidharth said he was not aware about the controversy but that the jury made the right decision.
"I don't know about the controversy but I think the people who have chosen, have chosen right, but I don't know much about it. I think he (Salman) is a man who is known for his fitness," the actor said.
Asked for his opinion, KJo did not make any direct comment and said, "I love Salman Khan. Whatever he does, I think he is the best."
Yesterday, Salman's father Salim Khan defended his appointment in a Twitter post. "Salman may not have competed but is an A-list swimmer, cyclist and weight lifter. Sportsmen are performing because of sports lovers like us."
Taking on Milkha Singh, Salim Khan had said, "Milkha ji, it's not Bollywood but the Indian film industry which is the largest in the world."
Taking a dig at Milkha Singh, Salim Khan pointed to the fact that the sportsperson was the subject of a biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. He wrote, "The same industry which resurrected you from fading away in oblivion."
