Ameesha Patel defends Salman Khan-Rashmika Mandanna's age gap in Sikandar: ‘Jab jodi chalti hai…’

At a recent event in Mumbai, Ameesha Patel was queried about her thoughts on the debate surrounding the age gap between Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna.

Actor Ameesha Patel has spoken out about the controversy surrounding Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's significant age gap in Sikandar. Ameesha is perplexed by the attention the 31-year age difference is receiving, wondering why it's causing such a commotion.

Ameesha on Salman-Rashmika's age gap

During the trailer launch of Sikandar in Mumbai, Salman tackled the issue of people criticising his decision to star alongside younger Rashmika, highlighting their 31-year age gap.

At a recent event in Mumbai, Ameesha was queried about her thoughts on the ongoing debate surrounding the significant age gap between Salman and Rashmika.

Responding to the photographer, Ameesha reminded people about sharing screen space with Sunny Deol twice in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and Gadar 2.

Ameesha, who has worked with Salman in Yeh Hai Jalwa, said, Mere aur Sunny (Deol) ji mein bhi to 20 saal ka gap tha, par jab jodi chalti hai to chalti hai (There was a 20-year age gap between me and Sunny (Deol) ji as well, but when a pair works, it works). Anyways, Salman is just muah (flying kiss gesture)."

What did Salman Khan say?

Sikandar is directed by AR Murugadoss, who is best known for films like Ghajini. The film follows Salman as Sikandar who is on his quest for justice, in order to protect the three individuals his wife had donated organs to. The film was released in theatres on Sunday and failed to elicit the expected response.