Salman Khan opened up about a little-known chapter in his parents’ love story, revealing that his maternal grandfather didn’t speak to his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, for five years after his marriage to Sushila Charak, aka Salma Khan. On Bigg Boss 20’s Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman clarified that the disagreement had nothing to do with religion. Instead, his grandfather was concerned about his daughter marrying an aspiring actor entering the uncertain world of the film industry. The family rift eventually ended after the birth of Salman’s younger brother Sohail Khan, prompting an emotional reconciliation.
Grandfather’s objection not about religion
In the latest episode of ,Salman Khan spoke about standing up against violence inside the house of the reality show and also spoke about his parents’ marriage. He shared that his maternal grandpa disapproved of his daughter’s decision to marry Salim Khan, who was trying to make a name for himself in the film industry at that time, he stated.
Salim Khan with his two wives Salma and Helen
Salman stressed that religion was not the reason behind the disagreement. Recalling his grandfather’s concerns, he said, “Jab mere mata-pita ki shaadi hui, toh usmein koi religious connotation nahi tha. Usmein sirf jo mere nana the, woh is baat se upset the ki yaar, inki shaadi ek good-looking aadmi se ho rahi hai, jo actor banna chah raha hai aur film industry mein hai.”
He explained that his grandfather’s objection was rooted in the uncertainty surrounding the profession Salim had chosen. The fact that his daughter was marrying a good-looking man who wanted to become an actor was what worried him. “Uske upar se aitraaz tha,” Salman recalled, explaining that his grandfather was concerned about how his daughter would adjust to the environment of the film industry. “Nana ka yeh tha ki meri beti is mahaul mein kaise rahegi.”
Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan
Salim Khan, and Salman’s nana remained silent for 5 years
The rift reportedly led to a five-year estrangement between Salim Khan and Salman’s maternal grandfather. “Unhone mere papa se paanch saal baat nahi ki,” he said. Things changed after the birth of Sohail Khan. Salman recalled his maternal grandpa coming from Mahim to Bandra with a box of jalebis to meet the family, an emotional step toward healing.
recalled how his maternal grandfather travelled from Mahim to Bandra carrying a box of jalebis to visit the family. Looking back at the emotional moment, he said, “Tab woh aaye Mahim se Bandra, jalebi ka box leke. Aaye, phir unhone yeh regret dikhaya ki mujhse bahut badi galti hui ki I have missed my grandchildren growing up.”
Salman claimed that as he thought back to the time, his grandfather admitted that he had made a mistake by being away from his grandkids for so long. He said he regretted missing the formative years and the opportunity to spend time with Salim Khan who Salman regarded as the “nicest man on earth.”
Salman Khan with his family. (Credit: Instagram)
Salman Khan remembers his nana’s advice
He also recalled how his maternal grandfather had told his mother to return to him whenever she wished to. He reportedly informed her after a confrontation that she was always welcome, but should not come back. “Like that, you can come anytime, lekin jhagda karke tum nahi aaogi,” Salman said.
The comment referenced his grandfather’s need to retain a relationship with his daughter despite the fact that they had fought before. His final reconciliation with the family also allowed him to make up for lost years with his grandchildren.
Salman Khan with dad Salim and mother Salma
Salim Khan and Salma’s relationship
Salim Khan and Sushila Charak, who subsequently came to be known as Salma Khan, have five children, Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz Khan and daughters Alvira Agnihotri and Arpita Sharma.
Salim later married actress Helen. Salman has spoken about how his mother embraced Helen into the family and how the kids slowly bonded with her. Helen remains an important part of the family.