Salman Khan has shared a personal story about his parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan, during Bigg Boss 20's latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode. He said his maternal grandfather did not speak to Salim for 5 years after the marriage.
The disclosure came while Salman was discussing the conflict between contestants Jo Gulloo and Nakul. He said violence would not be tolerated before turning to details from his own family history.
Why Salman's grandfather opposed the marriage
According to Salman's account, religion was not the reason for his maternal grandfather's objection. He said the concern was that his daughter was marrying a good-looking man who wanted to become an actor and was entering the film industry.
Salman also recalled his grandfather worrying about how his daughter would live in that environment. He said this disagreement led to a long break in communication between his grandfather and Salim Khan.
The family relationship began to change after Sohail Khan was born. Salman said his maternal grandfather then visited the family, travelling from Mahim to Bandra with a box of jalebis.
During that visit, Salman recalled, his grandfather expressed regret that he had not watched his grandchildren grow up. He also told Salma that she could visit the family home whenever she wanted, but not after a quarrel.
Salim Khan and Salma Khan's relationship
Salman also spoke about how his parents' relationship began. He said Salim and Salma first noticed each other while standing on their respective balconies.
Salim had previously described how the two would sometimes meet in the evening and at night. After Salma's family learned about the relationship, she faced pressure at home. The couple eventually married.
Helen's place in the family
The account also touched on Salim Khan's later relationship with Helen. Salim and Helen first met on the set of the film Kabli Khan in 1963. Helen was the lead heroine, while Salim played the villain.
Their friendship later developed into a relationship, and they married in 1980. Salim was already married and had four children: Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail and Alvira.
Salman's account said that Salim's family and children accepted Helen. He added that the children continue to respect and care for her.
Conclusion
Salman Khan's Weekend Ka Vaar account focused on his parents' marriage, the family disagreement that followed and the later acceptance of Helen within the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Salman Khan reveal on Bigg Boss 20?
Salman said his maternal grandfather did not speak to Salim Khan for 5 years after Salim's marriage to Salma Khan.
Q. Why was Salman's grandfather opposed to the marriage?
Salman said the objection was linked to Salim pursuing acting and working in the film industry, not religion.
Q. When did Salman's grandfather visit the family?
Salman said he visited after Sohail Khan was born and brought a box of jalebis.
Q. How did Salim and Salma Khan's relationship begin?
Salman said they first noticed each other from their balconies and later met in the evening and at night.
Q. When did Salim Khan and Helen marry?
Salim Khan and Helen married in 1980.
Q. How many children did Salim Khan have with his first wife?
Salim Khan had four children: Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail and Alvira.
