Even at 59, Salman Khan continues to be quizzed about his bachelor status, a tag he has carried for nearly four decades. During a recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, the superstar was once again teased about his refusal to marry, and as expected, he responded with his trademark humour and honesty.
Host Kapil Sharma jokingly asked Salman if he plans to follow in Aamir Khan’s footsteps and find a new girlfriend. Without missing a beat, Salman replied, “No such plans.” Archana Puran Singh, who was also present, chimed in, asking if he wasn’t tired of the same question after all these years. Salman’s reply had everyone in splits.
“Main humesha kehta hu ki mere shaadi kar lene mein aapka kya faeda hai? Kya aapko maza aa raha hai ki main aapke liye suhagrat mana raha hu? Main kya kar raha hu jisme aapko itni khushi ho rahi hai ki main barbad ho jau?” (I always say—how does it benefit you if I get married? Are you enjoying the fact that I’m spending my wedding night for you? What am I doing that brings you so much joy in seeing me ruined?)”
‘Divorce happens over snoring now’
Delving into why marriage doesn’t appeal to him, Salman pointed out the changing dynamics of relationships. “Couples today split over minor issues like snoring or sleeping positions,” he said, adding that the level of patience and willingness to compromise has dropped drastically.
He also shared his deeper concern: “Phir divorce toh chalo hogaya, woh aadhe paise bhi toh le jaati hai,” he said bluntly, talking about the financial and emotional toll of modern-day divorces. “At this age, I don’t think I have the energy to start over again.”