At the Mumbai trailer launch of Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, Salman Khan’s witty take on past relationships went viral after a journalist asked about his on-screen chemistry with ex-girlfriends.
Salman Khan made headlines Friday morning not for the film itself, but for how he handled a question that could’ve derailed the mood. At the Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace trailer launch in Mumbai, a journalist brought up the actor’s on-screen chemistry with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, and Anushka Sharma — three women with whom he shared real-life romances.
The question was pointed: what makes these pairings work? Salman didn’t flinch. He delivered a dry, self-aware line: "Chemistry mein punch hai." The room erupted. Then came the follow-up, about Chitrangda Singh’s best quality. His answer? "No insecurity at all." The joke landed hard, especially given the history.
Aishwarya and Salman dated from 1999 to 2002, during filming of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Since then, they’ve never spoken publicly or collaborated again. Katrina Kaushal, meanwhile, was his partner for four years before their split around 2009–2010. Despite that, they’ve worked together on multiple films post-breakup.
The moment wasn’t just about nostalgia, it was a masterclass in deflection. No apologies. No defensiveness. Just a smirk and a punchline. And it went viral within hours.
Fans flooded social media with clips, memes, and reactions. One post read: "Salman Khan launched this song from his upcoming movie, Maatrubhumi at 5AM today😭", a reference to the early morning release timing, which added to the frenzy.
Maatrubhumi is set to be a high-stakes patriotic drama, with Salman in a leading role. The film’s delayed release has already sparked speculation, but this trailer launch may have shifted focus back to the star himself.
What happens next? The film’s official release date remains unannounced. But with Salman now trending for reasons beyond the script, the pressure is on the marketing team to deliver something that matches the energy of this moment.
For now, the internet isn’t talking about war or patriotism. It’s talking about chemistry, and whether it still exists, even if only in jokes.
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