Can't Miss! ROFL Memes On Salman Khan’s Directorial “Debut” Gaffe For Kiran Rao
Salman Khan praised Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’. However, he ended up referring to the movie as Kiran Rao’s directorial debut.

Kiran Rao’s recent directorial venture, ‘Laapataa Ladies’, was released in cinemas on March 1, 2024. The new Hindi movie has been well received by the critics and cinephiles. The film might not have been able to set the cash registers ringing as ‘Laapataa Ladies’, which has been backed by Aamir Khan Productions, is yet to cross the Rs 10 crore mark in India. However, the film has been praised for its storyline and direction. Several celebrities have expressed their love for the film and the latest Bollywood actor to join the list is Salman Khan.
On Wednesday evening, Salman Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise ‘Laapataa Ladies’. However, in doing so, he made a gaffe. The Bollywood superstar referred to the movie as Kiran Rao’s directorial debut.
Taking to X, Salman Khan wrote, “Just saw Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies. Wah wah Kiran. I really enjoyed it n so did my father. Congrats on your debut as a director, superb job. Kab kaam karogi mere saath?”
Check out his post here:
Just saw Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies. Wah wah Kiran. I really enjoyed it n so did my father. Congrats on your debut as a director, superb job. Kab kaam karogi mere saath ?
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 13, 2024
For the unversed, Kiran Rao made her directorial debut in 2010 with ‘Dhobi Ghat’.
As soon as Salman Khan posted on X, fans started sharing hilarious reactions, and the internet is now flooded with memes.
Here are some of the best memes:
Aamir Khan's expression from the poster of Dhobi Ghat was for this tweet. https://t.co/czjjUMrvTE pic.twitter.com/tcfbJPgDGS
— Bob (@Bobby_almost) March 13, 2024
10 days pehle screening pe gaya tha lekin telegram pe dekh ke aaj tweet Kiya https://t.co/iTxUjXbnfh pic.twitter.com/IV6TNWzYVN
— Aj (@ajlookout) March 13, 2024
Bhai doesn't consider Dhobi Ghat as a movie
— Sanat Prabhu (@TheCovertIndian) March 13, 2024
bro u literally attended the function for her directorial debut dhobhi ghat 14 years ago pic.twitter.com/Z682ut2dbK
— ح (@hmmbly) March 13, 2024
Bhai to bhai h
— Sanyaasi (@beingiradhe) March 13, 2024
Imdb and kiran herself hv to erase her debut film and make this one - debut film
https://t.co/VMEaPUNvVy
Bhai Dhobighat ko film nahi mante, bhai ne bol diya toh bol diya https://t.co/ZyAAkkWkLU
— Unofficial Bhakt (@BhaktUnofficial) March 13, 2024
Bro she isn't a debutant, peepli live was directed by her
— गौरव| gaurav |𑂏𑂸𑂩𑂫™ (@sinifail_) March 13, 2024
Speaking of ‘Laapataa Ladies’, the movie is set in 2001 and it is a story about two young brides who get separated during a train journey. As the brides get lost, a police officer (Ravi Kishan), takes it upon himself to probe the missing case.
Presented by Jio Studios, the film has been produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions and Kindling Productions.
Talking about Salman Khan, he is good friends with Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who is Kiran Rao’s ex-husband.
Recently Salman Khan had confirmed his collaboration with ‘Ghajini’ director AR Murugadoss. The film, backed by Sajid Nadiadwala, will be releasing in cinemas on Eid 2025.