“Riding is a joy, but safety first,” Salman Khan urges young bikers, recalling his own scary bike mishaps | Hindi Movie News
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, known for his love for bikes and larger-than-life screen presence, recently shared a heartfelt message with young racing enthusiasts across the country. While attending the Indian Supercross Racing League event on Wednesday, Salman opened up about road safety and responsible riding. He also stressed that thrill should never come at the cost of life.“Be Safe, Gear “Up”—Salman’s Message to Young RacersAs reported by IANS, standing amid roaring engines and cheering crowds, Salman addressed the audience not as a star, but as a fellow rider. “Be safe till the time you come here for the Indian Supercross Racing League,” he said. “When you come here, we’ll make sure you have all the safety gear. We will take care of your safety.”The actor shared that although he doesn’t ride much in public now, he still enjoys riding at his farm, on a specially built track. “I don’t do jumps anymore,” he smiled, adding that any injury could delay film shoots for months.
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Real-Life Wounds: “I’ve Carried Injured Riders to the Hospital”Salman also reflected on the grim realities of street racing. Speaking candidly, he revealed how he has personally rushed three to four young bikers to the hospital after they met with accidents on Mumbai’s highways. “They race for a little bit of money,” he said, “but it’s dangerous not only for them but for others too. Racing on public roads is not the way.”A Personal Crash: “This Is Not the Way to Ride”In a moment of nostalgia, Salman shared an incident from his youth. Believing his father was upset with him, he took off on his father’s bike to their farmhouse—while running a high fever and without a helmet. “My cap flew off midway, and I realized I wasn’t riding right,” he admitted. Despite slowing down to just 35–40 km/h, the bike skidded—twice. “It went into the jungle… I couldn’t lift it myself,” he recalled, reminding fans that even experienced riders can fall, especially without proper precautions.On the work front, Salman was last seen in ‘Sikandar.’
