Salman Khan lodges complaint against fake messages circulated on whatsapp. The fake post shows Khan speaking against Muslims who support Owaisi and that his movie can be a hit without their support.

It also claimed that the film's name was changed from Khan Bhaijaan to Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Keeping in mind the spat between Khan and Asaduddin Owaisi president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party last year, the actor immediately reported to police to avoid any further negative effects, before Bajrangi Bhaijaan's release.

Khan's manager submitted a printout of the post along with his complaint. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Detection) Dhananjay Kulkarni said, "A written complaint was given more than a week ago by Khan's manager alleging that someone tried to besmirch Khan's reputation by circulating a false and mischievous post about him on WhatsApp."

"We are inquiring into the complaint. No FIR has been registered yet."

"If we come across anything that shows misuse of computer sources or the internet, sections of the Information Technology Act will also be invoked."