Salman Khan has shared an emotional story about his parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan, revealing that his maternal grandfather did not speak to his father for five years after their marriageThe ac
Published: October 18, 2026, 12:28 PM IST
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Salim Khan and Salma Khan
Salman Khan has shared an emotional story about his parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan, revealing that his maternal grandfather did not speak to his father for five years after their marriageThe actor recalled the family incident while talking to contestants on Bigg Boss, where he also spoke about apologising to his father for any past mistakes or hurtful words. During the conversation, Salman discussed the show’s zero-tolerance policy and how people sometimes regret their actionsHe revealed that he had recently asked his father for forgiveness if he had ever hurt himHe then spoke about his maternal grandfather’s reaction to his parents’ marriage.
According to Salman, his grandfather’s objection was not related to religionInstead, he was worried about his daughter marrying someone who wanted to become an actor and enter the film industry.
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He said, “Let me tell you, when my parents got married, there was no religious connotationOnly my (maternal) grandfather was upset because my mom was marrying a good-looking man who aspires to be an actorHis objection was that she was getting married to someone from the film industryMy mom’s siblings were okay with thisThey liked my father, but my grandfather wondered how his daughter would live in that atmosphere.”
Salman Khan recalls his nana’s five-year silence
Salman further revealed that his maternal grandfather did not speak to Salim Khan for five yearsHowever, the birth of Salman’s younger brother Sohail eventually brought the grandfather to the family home with sweets.
The actor said, “He didn’t speak to my father for five yearsWhen Sohail was born, my nana came from Mahim to Bandra with sweetsHe expressed his regret over missing his grandchildren growing up, speaking to the nicest man ever, because he had something on his mindHe had this regret till his last breathOnce or twice, when mom and dad fought, and mom went back to her house, my nana didn’t let her inHe told her, ‘Go back to your house; you can come anytime, but you will not come here after fighting.’”
Salim Khan and Salma Khan’s love story
Salim Khan and Salma Khan’s relationship began when they lived in apartments opposite each otherSalma, whose birth name was Sushila Charak, and Salim fell in love and got married in 1964After their marriage, she adopted the name Salma.
The couple went on to have four children: Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan and Alvira Agnihotri.
Years later, Salim Khan fell in love with actor and dancer Helen while he was still married to SalmaThe two got married in 1981Salim has spoken about how the decision was initially difficult for his family, while Salman has also recalled that he and his siblings needed time to accept Helen as part of their family.
Over the years, however, the family has spoken about their close bond and the relationship they share today.
