Salman Khan hit-and-run-case: Will the superstar go to jail?
The verdict in the 11-year-old court case against Salman Khan may lead to a huge loss in the industry, but trade experts say there’s nothing to panic about
The resurfacing of the hit-and-run court case against Salman Khan has forced the star to challenge the verdict in Bombay High Court. As per latest reports, if Salman is convicted, he could face a maximum jail sentence of up to 10 years. The latest ruling against the box office favourite star has the film industry and his fans alike worried. Considering the fact that Salman is set to work on at least three big films this year – Sohail Khan’s tentatively titled Mental, Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kick and Prabhu Deva’s next – the judgement may or may not have much impact on the superstar’s shooting schedule. But there’s a lot at stake for filmmakers and products he is endorsing.
“I don’t think the case will affect Salman’s career or his movie shooting schedules in any way,” says veteran film critic Amod Mehra. “Nothing will happen to Salman and his court case, trust me. One has to understand that we live in India and nothing wrong happens to a celebrity here, even though he may be on the wrong side of the law. Salman’s case was with the Sessions Court, and now it’s learnt that he will appeal in the Bombay High Court and after that the Supreme Court…so you know roughly how much time it’s going to take. Court proceedings in India are quite lengthy and litigation takes time. Salman has done enough good work in films all these years, especially after the unfortunate incident. He’s proved that he’s a ‘human’ now.”
But he adds, “Unfortunately, if things go wrong and Salman is sentenced to jail, it would be a huge loss to the film industry.” Salman is expected to start shooting for brother Sohail’s Mental in mid-February. And while his lawyers are working hard to free the actor from the case, Salman is focussing on the pre-production of Sohail’s film and his committed endorsements. Sohail’s film is targeting an Eid release. Mehra adds, “Only after completing Sohail’s film, will Salman start shooting for Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kick in July. Salman also has commitments for several other projects like Boney Kapoor’s No Entry Mein Entry and Sooraj Barjatya and Ramesh Taurani’s films.”
Leading exhibitor-distributor Akshaye Rathi echoes these sentiments. “I’m not aware of the specific legal status of Salman’s case but, God forbid, if Salman is convicted and sentenced to some years of imprisonment, it could mean a massive loss to the entertainment industry. Salman Khan has been right on top of the table when it comes to revenues for the industry from a star’s films for a while now. With hundreds of crores riding on him, counting this year and next year, something unfortunate of this sort will make a massive dent in the industry and the ticket counters, which will be beyond repair. I truly hope that justice prevails and it gives the industry a reason to smile.”
It seems that on the whole trade experts and industry people are not really too concerned about the latest developments in the case, because they believe it will take a long time before any conviction actually happens. But the question remains – will Salman Khan try to find a new escape route this time, considering that his court case is being taken more seriously with each passing day?
What do you think? Should Salman Khan be sent to jail for his offence?
First Published: 10.00 AM IST 02.05.2013
alok
Posted at 11:31 PM on February 9, 2013
no,never salman khan ke sath hmesha accha ho best ho.he is a very good human being.india me itnes accidents itne glat log openly ghum rhe hai koyi unhe kyo nhi pakdta/sabko sirf salman khan ko preshan krke publicity chahiye
Ahmed Imtiaz
Posted at 6:36 PM on February 9, 2013
i wud like to reles SALMAN KHAN frm d case dere ws a acidnt he dsn’t dd it as his wish
salman's fan
Posted at 7:37 PM on February 8, 2013
if justice is such a big thing then first take action against the rapists of delhi rape case where so many evidences are present….stop running behind salman just boz he s a star n thrs no evidence against him….
saleem
Posted at 2:51 AM on February 8, 2013
Slmz salmaan dnt worry Allah will protect u our duaas are always wit u inshAllah Allah will make it easy for u Ameen
Satish Tiwari
Posted at 10:52 PM on February 7, 2013
FIRST OF ALL….PLZ ALL SRK FANS GET OUT OF HERE…THIS PAGE IS ONLY FOR SALMAN KHAN FANS.
all srk fans…..donot misguide people by saying he is guilty….
We all know that he is INNOCENT, HUMBLE, GOLDEN HEART AND BIGGEST STAR OF BOLLYWOOD…..
MESSAGE TO SRK FANS: IF YOU CAN THEN LOVE SALMAN…LOVE BEING HUMAN OTHERWISE DONOT POST UNNNECESSARY COMMENT
Roopa
Posted at 10:49 PM on February 7, 2013
Why is is called an accident?… Cause it wasn’t done on purpose!!.. It could happen to anyone. I love you Salman!
Shyam Pandey
Posted at 10:40 PM on February 7, 2013
HEY GUYS……
I request all the FANS of SALMAN KHAN to support him. I request all of salman fan to come to street for support of SALMAN KHAN.
All SRK fans and even SRK is after salman khan to send him to jail.
PLZ SALMAN KHAN FAN support him……..
SALMAN IS INNOCENT……….
hareshwar
Posted at 6:33 PM on February 7, 2013
yes if he has done crime he should go to jail…. even i am vry big fam of him.
just think guys if he would hav kill ur friend or family….
what would you do…. for all fans
just think..
i knw he is vry good guy in industry. no 1 but still……?
SALMAN PREMJEE
Posted at 10:42 PM on February 7, 2013
Salman khan is innocent…..better support him
Carol
Posted at 1:32 PM on February 7, 2013
What´s wrong with this state? If any human being commit a crime he have to face the consequences. That´s a fact. And I don´t care if he´s a celebrity. What if a normal person one day is killing Sallus family by hit and run? Everyone would cry for jail. So where is the problem?
sanzoo sinha
Posted at 5:44 PM on February 6, 2013
Real name of Salman Khan is Bhagoda Khan
Hem bhattarai
Posted at 7:20 AM on February 6, 2013
If goverment and court send him jail. We are to protest against the giverment and court. We can burn the street .
sk
Posted at 8:19 AM on February 6, 2013
why? he killed a person. does he get away with it, only because he is a celebrity??
sanzoo sinha
Posted at 5:48 PM on February 6, 2013
JAISA HERO WAISE HI USKE KABADI FANS
RAHUL SHARMA
Posted at 1:34 AM on February 6, 2013
Only srk want him in jail thats all
razen
Posted at 1:10 AM on February 6, 2013
salman sholid not go to jail
Shyam Pandey
Posted at 1:18 AM on February 6, 2013
THANKS RAZEN FOR SUPPORTING SALMAN KHAN..
SALMAN PREMJEE
Posted at 1:19 AM on February 6, 2013
THANKS for supporting Salman Bhai Jaan….
WE ALL LOVE SALMAN AND WE ALL SUPPORT HIM….
Shyam Pandey
Posted at 12:50 AM on February 6, 2013
Salman is not only good human being but a man with a golden hearts…….he had done so much to BEING HUMAN charity that none of the selfish big star like AAMIR, GAY SRK, AMITAB have done…MONEY EARNED FROM HIS BRAND ENDORSMENT goes directy to being human. I know he is not guity either in hit or run case or bird killing case.
Gay actors like SRK want him to be in JAIL so that they could take a CHANCE. BUT THERE IS ALLAH AND HE WOULD DEFINATLEY BLESS HIM…..SALMAN is not only a actor but a very humble man with golden hearts…….that is the reason we all indian love him and the whole world loves him…he is the biggest of the biggest star of india.
LETS JUST PRAY TO GOD FOR HIS BETTER FURTURE and hope GAYSRK
is wrong who wants him to be in jail
RAM SHARMA
Posted at 12:59 AM on February 6, 2013
Salman Bhai Jaan ko sab log pyar karte hai….because of his giving , helping personality. We all know he is NOT GUILTY
sk
Posted at 8:20 AM on February 6, 2013
the humble man, with a golden heart killed a person, while driving a car when drunk. So it is oK for the other person to die, coz Salman apparently can do no wrong?
RAHUL SHARMA
Posted at 10:48 PM on February 7, 2013
I guess you might be SRK fan right…hahaha……..
BIITCH just look and see SALMAN WILL BE PROVED INNOCENT…
salman
Posted at 9:46 PM on February 5, 2013
we want justice for the poor people familys, their killer is enjoying for 11 years, where is justice. in india no rule no law, the people dont want law too,
An Indian
Posted at 8:59 PM on February 5, 2013
Its so strange ppl r praying that salman should not go to jail but the same ppl will ask the govt to take strict action if someone else does the same mistake.
ctea
Posted at 9:17 PM on February 5, 2013
I know right.. Now they want to blame the victims.. I wanna know what they’re thinking actually..
mj
Posted at 8:04 PM on February 5, 2013
in india lot of people were dead in accident,
its still increasing…
In this how many of them punished ?
The victim of salman’s case is sleeping on pavment..its for walking not to sleep. ok
if they are poor and homeless people who is responsible to care them.. The Govt is it.
So in the case not only salman ,govt authorities also included.
And victims also done wrong .
Sujitha
Posted at 12:39 AM on February 6, 2013
So it is Salman’s responsibility drive car on pavements? Pavements are not meant for driving you declared it. Or do you mean that Salman killed those poor people by walking over them? Get you facts right first looser.
Shyam Pandey
Posted at 1:23 AM on February 6, 2013
Agree with you but all the members who were involved in accident are taken care by salman khan
sk
Posted at 8:21 AM on February 6, 2013
taken care how? yeah he sure did take care of them, by killing them? other than that…what exactly did he do…give their life back??
Salman
Posted at 5:36 PM on February 5, 2013
Jaa jail mein jaan chor.. Khuda kare jail jaaye kaaniya Ek aankh choti wala bharwa.. 4 hits de k samajh raha hai bada actor ban gaya saala kutta Hijra mare phaansi aaye madharchot ko 10 saal k liye jaayega bharwa..
mariam
Posted at 4:27 PM on February 5, 2013
i pray to god dat nothn happens to him……witout salman hindi cinema will die……..
noor
Posted at 5:37 PM on February 5, 2013
god will help him from jail.I pray to god save Salman bhai.
Mehrul
Posted at 12:08 AM on February 6, 2013
I’m sure if he ran over one of your family members then you would say give him the most harsh punishment but no you have no pain for the other poor people he ran over. A human’s life is more important than having a careless actor entertaining you
Satish Tiwari
Posted at 1:16 AM on February 6, 2013
it is easy to say but jab taak khud par naaajaye….salman bhai ne un sabhi logo ka khyal rakkha he jo is accident me ghyal huye hai……..he was in the car but not driving so donot blame Salman and think of the punishment to you before you think of giving to others because one day you also may commit accident………
YOU never know what will happen tommroow….
BEING HUMAN
LOVE SALMAN BHAI JAAN…
TAKEN CARE OF ACCIDENT VICTIM BY TAKING CARE OF THEM FOR LIFELONG
MAN WITH GOLDEN HEART SALMAN BHAI JAAN
bibash
Posted at 3:35 PM on February 5, 2013
salman bhai no jail salman is god
plz salman khan ko jail mai nahi dalu plz
Dumbo
Posted at 2:11 PM on February 5, 2013
if salman is jailed then bollywood will be saved from this cheap moron. why people only talk about his car accident? he did lot of sins and he has to pay for them. this being human tag doesn’t make any sense at all. what does this salman think of indians??? we know what all galeez things you did salman. Being Human, my a$$
polly
Posted at 12:06 PM on February 5, 2013
I don’t believe that Salman should be punished this harshly.
Salman has done enough chairty work to save many lives and I believe He repents everyday and realizes the accident was a big mistake.
Sending him to jail will only worsen things for the Bombay film industry and the poor people He provides for; If needing to punish him it should be done so He contributes finacialy to the victims families by working and not by going to jail.
ctea
Posted at 1:32 PM on February 5, 2013
Charity does not mean you can escape from being punished.. This is not fair for others.. If Salman kill your family members I don’t think you will forgive him.. Don’t be hypocrite..
karan lohia
Posted at 11:40 AM on February 5, 2013
if salman bhai goes to jail then the 99% of the entire population should be behind the bars as we ppl brake law everyday and there is a difference between accident and killing ..just because he is salman khan so accident = murder .not fair at all so all the so called activist and socialites should mind there own business rather giving such comment and views just to gain publicity …itna he deshprem aur insaaf chahiye to bahut bade bade crimes country mae ho rahe hai they should concentrate on that and try to publicise those issues ……..salman bhai will never go to jail as his fans support and prayers are always with him…salman rocks so does being human
ctea
Posted at 1:15 PM on February 5, 2013
Charity does not mean you can escape from being punished.. This is not fair for others.. If Salman kill your family members I don’t think you will forgive him.. Don’t be hypocrite..
Shyam Pandey
Posted at 1:10 AM on February 6, 2013
ctea,
HEY ….THERE wel let me remind you that Salman was not driving the car……he was in the car though……..AND DO YOU KNOW THAT SALMAN HAD TAKEN CARE OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WERE INJURED.I guess you would not have done that if you were in the case…….you would run away but DESPITE OF NOT DRIVING HE HAD PROMISED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL THE PEOPLE HIS CAR HAD INJURED AND COMPENSATE TO THE FAMILY OF ONE DEATH ONE….
THE DEFINATION OF ACCIDENT IS UNKNOWLEY THAT IS WHY IT IS SO CALLED ACCIDENT…..IT CAN EVEN HAPPEN TO YOU IF YOU DRIVE….
SALMAN IS NOT GUILTY
ctea
Posted at 10:15 AM on February 6, 2013
How do you know… You were also in his car on that day?
Saurav
Posted at 10:18 AM on February 5, 2013
Being Human lol
ctea
Posted at 10:12 AM on February 5, 2013
One word YES. We want a justice…
Shyam Pandey
Posted at 1:12 AM on February 6, 2013
justic is that he should be proved not guilty