Salman Khanfondly known as Bollywood’s Bhaijaan, is one of the most loved and popular stars of Hindi cinema. Adored by millions, he has won hearts with his charm, screen presence, and memorable roles. But behind the glitz and glamour, his life has been full of ups and downs.But as glamorous as it looks from the outside, Salman insists that his life has been quite the opposite, simple, hardworking and often misunderstood.
Salman Khan on his life and beliefs
Back in 2017, in a chat with Hindustan Times, the ‘Dabangg’ actor opened up about his life and beliefs. Sharing an honest reflection, he said, “I had the most boring life; it was your fraternity (media) that made it interesting… If one had to come and live my life, that person would find it boring and hectic.”Khan further added, “My dad is a Muslim, my mother is a Hindu and I call myself ‘insaan’, a human being.”
Salman Khan explained decades of misunderstanding
Over the years, Salman Khan has often faced controversies. However, he believes the image created does not truly represent who he is. The ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ actor remarked, “For the last 30 years, I am told I am misunderstood. How can someone be misunderstood for decades.”
Salman Khan on his hardworking career
Talking about his career and how early he started working, Salman Khan said, “The kind of life I have led is the kind everyone has led. I have been working from the age of 15-and-a-half and for 24 hours a day, seven days a week till ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, ‘Biwi No 1’ and ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. I have worked all my life. The rest you hear is because people are running their own shows… It’s a hardworking life I have led.”Despite being one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, Salman Khan described his lifestyle as simple and disciplined. “Whatever else you hear around, (I feel) many people have many shops to run. So, had all that you all (journalists) have written about me been true… I feel embarrassed. I live in a one-room apartment. It’s a nice, hard-working man’s life that I have led,” he said.
Salman Khan on struggles with court cases
At the time, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan‘ was dealing with multiple court cases, and he admitted that it did affect him. Yet, he continued working, believing that he had to keep going. “It’s my living,” he said simply.Explaining the emotional contrast between his work life and personal challenges, the actor revealed, “Things get weird when I have a verdict coming. A day before, if I have a film promotion, I’m dancing and smiling on stage. Now, that performance is seen by prosecutors, and they think that I’m putting up an act when I am in court, too. But when I am in court, I am genuinely scared. But it’s hard for people to get the job that we actors do.”Khan further added, “I have to smile, go to interviews, romance on-screen even if I am worried about my court cases.”
Salman Khan on the work front
Salman Khan was last seen in AR Murugadoss’s ‘Sikandar’ alongside Rashmika Mandanna. The film added yet another feather to his long list of successful projects. He is currently hosting the latest season of the popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss’. The superstar is also gearing up for his next big project titled ‘Battle of Galwan’.
