‘Salman Khan ek banda hai jo salmon khata hai’ to ‘he is a big snake’: Gen Alpha’s take on Bollywood superstars is pure gold

Bollywood stars like Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have been part of Indian pop culture forever. Millennials grew up singing their songs, watching their movies, and debating their hits. But the youngest generation seems to have a very different idea about who these superstars are.

A viral Instagram video now proves it in the funniest way. Two young boys are asked about Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, and their answers are pure gold.

“Salman Khan ek banda hai jo salmon khata hai”

The woman behind the camera asks the first boy, “Aapko pata hai Salman Khan kaun hai?”




The boy does not hesitate. According to him, Salman Khan is a person who eats salmon. Yes, the fish.

And when she asks about Shah Rukh Khan, his honesty is refreshing. “Shah Rukh Khan nahi pata mujhe.” Straightforward, no drama, no guessing. Just Gen Alpha logic.

Same question, same fish theory

Next, the camera turns to the second boy. He gives an equally adorable explanation. “Wo ek banda hota hai, wo roz fish khata hai, machli khata hai.”

When asked which fish, he confidently says salmon again.

Why does Salman eat salmon? The boy has no answer, just a few priceless expressions that are worth a million views. And then, in a plot twist only Gen Alpha could create, both boys agree that Salman Khan is a “big snake.”

Never seen him, barely heard him

The woman continues her quiz. Have they ever seen Salman Khan on screen? Both boys say 'no'.

Have they ever watched or listened to any of his songs? One boy says 'no'; the other nods 'yes'.

Which song, you ask? He sings something completely made up, proving that creativity and comedy come in small packages.

Internet goes into full laughter mode

The clip quickly went viral. Social media users could not stop laughing at the kids’ honesty. Comments ranged from “Haha, so sorry, Salman” to “Norwegian salmon, to be precise.”

Some people even highlighted how one boy kept confidently repeating, “Ek banda hai,” like it was the most important fact in the world. Others simply spammed laughing emojis.

The woman’s caption summed it up perfectly: “Asking Gen Alpha about Salman & SRK… let’s see what happens. Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, we millennials still love you.”

A hilarious reminder that times are changing

This short video is more than just funny. It is a perfect example of how younger generations understand fame differently. Names that once meant instant recognition are now open to very creative interpretations. Sometimes, those interpretations involve salmon fish.

For the internet, this is exactly the kind of clip that spreads smiles, laughter, and maybe a little confusion. Honest, unfiltered, and hilarious, Gen Alpha never fails to surprise.



Disclaimer: This article is based on a viral video shared on social media. The Times of India does not independently verify the authenticity of the video or the claims made in it.

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