The post was a no-brainer for fans to get behind: on one hand, there’s the razzle-dazzle of his 60-year-old frame; on the other, a little something to mull over about “I, me, myself.” He made a point of the fine line between being alone and being lonely, and within minutes the comments were in full swing. Some were busy with the message, but let’s be honest, most eyes were on the abs.
The caption that sparked decoding wars
This is what he had to say: “By I me myself, 2 ways to be by yr self, Alone and Lonely, Alone is by choice n lonely when nobody wants to be with u….. Ab iske aage you Figure out what you need to do,”
You can’t put a better spin on it. It’s that Salman brand of directness. The subtext is there if you want it: make your own rules for solitude, don’t let anyone else force isolation on you.
Fans react: pride, jokes and age-defying awe
The replies were a mix of head-nodding and fanboying. A lot of people are quick to note he is still outworking the naysayers at his age. Others took the caption as a bit of a prod to stand firm in their decisions. And then there are those who just like to see the man in his element.
Here is a snapshot of what fans wrote:
– ‘Bhai I knew this was coming.’
– ‘You are unbeatable… super proud to be a fan.’
– ‘At 60, he is still mogging every hater.’
– ‘India’s OG bodybuilding icon at 60… unmatched.’
It’s not hard to see where this comes from. In an interview not long ago, he admitted he doesn’t bother to read a script cover to cover. Says it gets in his head and he starts to put his own stamp on things, which can be at odds with the director. So he’ll have it read to him instead. That way he can feel the rhythm and the intent. It’s an unorthodox way to work for someone of his size, but it’s his way.
A method that resists the rulebook
And the photo has some in asking how he is still in such shape. His trainer will tell you it’s the early mornings, the fasted cardio and the weights. He puts in six days and takes one off. When he’s on set, the running might take a back seat, but the iron is non-negotiable. It’s an old hat routine, but he sticks to it.
The discipline behind the physique
Then there is the matter of Maatrubhumi. He is in the middle of a physical overhaul for the film and this was a little preview of what’s to come. You could call the caption the warm-up and the movie the main event. Whether he is in the spotlight or not, Salman is determined to have it his way. For us, that kind of tenacity – and the physique to show for it – is what we are here for.
