Salman Khan Supports Protesting Students: "Paper Leak Serious Issue"

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has extended support to students protesting over the paper leak issue, calling it a serious matter and saying that his heart goes out to those who were injured while demonstrating peacefully.

The actor appreciated the stand taken by the protesting students, saying they have shown dedication, sincerity, and a strong desire to work hard for their own future and for building a more educated India.

Taking to X, Salman Khan wrote:

"It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them."

"I truly appreciate the stand they have taken, showing dedication, sincerity, and keenness to study hard n make their future and a greater, educated India. This andolan, this protest, is the right way to go abt it, n the students have done this peacefully. So courageous and brave. Driven and motivated towards education, this generation will make India proud." 

The actor further said that the issue should remain focused on students and the education system and should not become a political matter.

"This issue is between the students and the educational system, it should not be hijacked politically, the credit should only go to the students of our country, and I am sure the government will also give them all the support n make it a stronger educational system. It’s a win-win situation. Hoping n praying for a positive decision. God bless all of you who wanna be educated."

Salman Khan also highlighted the importance of education and said that it should become a growing trend among the youth.

"Education should be the next trend and fashion, and should get trendier n more fashionable yr by yr, itna k bahar se log come to India to study and India becomes an educational hub."

It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better…

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 22, 2026

Salman Khan is among several Bollywood actors—including Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Sonakshi Sinha, Preity Zinta, Vir Das, and Rajkummar Rao—who have expressed solidarity with the protesters seeking educational reforms.