Salman Khan frequently shares stories from his personal life while engaging with contestants on Bigg Boss. Recently, the actor opened up about a family incident, revealing that his maternal grandfather did not speak to his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, for several years over his marriage to Salma Khan.
Salman Khan apologised to Salim Khan
During the episode, Salman discussed the show’s zero-tolerance attitude and how candidates frequently regret their acts during the episode. Speaking about his personal life, the actor disclosed that he had lately expressed regret to his father and asked for forgiveness if he had ever let him down or said anything hurtful.
Salman Khan reveals his maternal grandfather opposed Salim and Salma Khan’s marriage
Salman continued by sharing the story of his maternal grandpa, who was displeased with Salma’s marriage to Salim Khan. The actor clarified that his grandfather’s objection was not religious but rather resulted from worries that his daughter would wed a member of the film industry.
He said, “Let me tell you, when my parents got married, there was no religious connotation. Only my (maternal) grandfather was upset because my mom was marrying a good-looking man who aspires to be an actor. His objection was that she was getting married to someone from the film industry. My mom’s siblings were okay with this. They liked my father, but my grandfather wondered how his daughter would live in that atmosphere.”
The actor added, “He didn’t speak to my father for five years. When Sohail was born, my nana came from Mahim to Bandra with sweets. He expressed his regret over missing his grandchildren growing up, saying he had spoken to the nicest man ever, because he had something on his mind. He had this regret till his last breath. Once or twice, when mom and dad fought and mom went back to her house, my nana didn’t let her in. He told her, ‘Go back to your house; you can come anytime, but you will not come here after fighting.”
About Salim and Salma Khan’s relationship
Salim Khan and Salma Khan got married in 1964. After their marriage, Sushila adopted the name Salma. The couple went on to have four children: Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail Khan, and their daughter Alvira Agnihotri.
While still married to Salma, Salim Khan fell in love with actress and dancer Helen years later. In 1981, the two got married. According to Hindustan Times, Salim has talked about how the decision was initially tough for his family, while Salman has recalled that it took time for him and his siblings to embrace Helen as a member of their family.