Mumbai: The Bollywood superstar shared a known story about Salman Khans parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan on Bigg Boss 20. Salman Khan revealed that Salman Khans maternal grandfather was unhappy with Salim Khan and Salma Khans marriage because of Salim Khans career dreams in the film industry.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has shared a story about Salman Khans parents’ marriage that offers a glimpse into Salman Khans family’s past. During the episode of Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar Bollywood superstar Salman Khan revealed that Salman Khans maternal grandfather did not speak to Salman Khans father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan for five years after Salim Khan and Salma Khan got married.
While discussing the importance of taking a stand against violence Bollywood superstar Salman Khan brought up the incident from Salman Khans family to explain Salman Khans point. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recalled how Salman Khans maternal grandfather, who was unhappy with Salma Khan’s decision to marry Salim Khan remained distant, from Salman Khans family for years.
Why Was Salman Khan’s Grandfather Against His Parents’ Marriage?
Salman said that his grandfather’s issue wasn’t mainly about religion. It was more about Salim Khan choosing a path in the film industry.
The actor said his grandfather was afraid that his daughter, Salma Khan would have to live in a world that was unpredictable and strange after marrying an aspiring actor.
Salman remembered how his grandfather felt uneasy about his daughter marrying a man who was handsome and had dreams of becoming an actor. The man was tied to the film industry. That made the grandfather uncomfortable.
He also talked about how his grandfather worried about the life his daughter would have after marriage. The concerns grew stronger over time. That led to a growing distance between Salim Khan and his father-, in-law.
Salim Khan and His Father-in-Law Did Not Speak for Five Years
The disagreement over the marriage left a lasting impact on the family. Salman revealed that his maternal grandfather did not speak to Salim Khan for five years after the wedding.
The prolonged silence reflected the seriousness of the disagreement at the time. However the relationship eventually. The grandfather later regretted the years the grandfather had spent away from his daughter and grandchildren.
Salman’s revelation highlighted how concerns about career choices and family expectations can sometimes create distance, between loved ones even when the disagreement began with the intention of protecting a family member.
Sohail Khan’s Birth Brought the Family Closer
Salman recalled the moment when his maternal grandfather finally visited the family after the birth of his younger brother, Sohail Khan.
According to Salman his grandfather travelled from Mahim to Bandra carrying a box of jalebis. During the visit his grandfather expressed regret over missing the years of his grandchildren’s lives.
He reported that staying away from the family had been a mistake because he had missed the chance to watch his grandchildren grow up.
The visit marked a moment in the family’s story as his grandfather began to recognise what he had lost by remaining distant, for so long.
What Did Salman Khan’s Grandfather Tell Salma Khan?
Salman also remembered what happened when his mother, Salma Khan would go to her parents house after a fight with Salim Khan.
According to the actor his mothers father told her that she was welcome to visit whenever she wanted. She should not come back home after arguing with her husband.
This comment showed how his grandfathers views on the marriage were changing. Even though he had been, against it earlier he seemed to want his daughter to stay with her husband while still allowing her to visit her parents house.
This event gave another look into the family relationships that influenced Salmans childhood.
Salim Khan and Salma Khan’s Love Story
Salim Khan and Salma Khan, who was originally named Sushila Charak got married in 1964. Their relationship began when Salim was still trying to make a name for himself in the film industry.
At the time Salma’s family had objections to the marriage. They were worried about Salim’s profession and the life that came with being part of the entertainment world. The family thought it was too risky and uncertain.
Salim kept working hard. He went on to become one of the successful screenwriters in Hindi cinema. He teamed up with Javed Akhtar. Together they formed the legendary writing duo known as Salim-Javed. Their partnership changed the face of films. They wrote powerful groundbreaking movies like Sholay, Deewaar and Zanjeer. These films were not hits—they became classics.
Salim and Salma had four children together: Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan and Alvira Khan Agnihotri. Later the family also welcomed Arpita Khan Sharma. She was adopted by Salim and Salma. They treated her like their daughter and she grew up as part of the family.
Salman Khan Shares a Rare Glimpse Into His Family’s Past
Salman Khan shared something on Bigg Boss 20 that brought attention to a part of his family history that not many people knew about. He spoke about a five-year period when Salim Khan did not speak to his grandfather. This silence happened because of disagreements about marriage and career choices. How these issues can create problems in family relationships.
His grandfather later felt sorry for the way things had gone. This showed how important it is to spend time with people you care about. Even though the family was separated for years the grandfather eventually visited which showed he had changed his mind and wanted to get in touch with his daughter and grandchildren.
