Top 10 Key Moments in the Salman Khan 'Raped Woman' Comment Controversy

The controversy began when the Bollywood actor compared his grueling film shoot to feeling like a "raped woman," sparking nationwide outrage in 2016.

The remark was made while Salman Khan was promoting this 2016 sports drama, during an interview discussing the physical strain of filming wrestling scenes.

Kangana publicly criticized the comment as "horrible" and "extremely insensitive," adding to the wave of condemnation from the film industry.

The NCW took suo motu cognizance of the remark and summoned Salman Khan, highlighting the seriousness of the backlash.

The film critic questioned the normalization of such language in Bollywood, reflecting broader media criticism of the statement.

The singer strongly condemned the comment on social media, becoming one of the most vocal critics from within the entertainment industry.

While he initially did not directly apologize, his father later issued a public apology on his behalf, attempting to quell the outrage.

Salman Khan’s father publicly acknowledged the comment as wrong and apologized via Twitter, calling it "indefensible."

The controversy trended widely online, with hashtags and debates intensifying public scrutiny of celebrity accountability.

Despite the controversy, the film went on to become a major commercial success, raising questions about the impact of public outrage on box office performance.