Salman Khan's recent appearance in a clean-shaven look caused fans to worry about his health and age. The actor clarified that his tired appearance was due to sleep deprivation and long shooting hours for his film 'Sikandar'. He also addressed concerns about the age gap with his co-star, Rashmika Mandanna.
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