Salman Khan makes unexpected love confession addressing romance rumours and girlfriends. 'Average is very poor'
'I Am Old-School,' Says Salman
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Salman Khan, one of Bollywood's most celebrated stars, recently addressed longstanding speculation about his personal life, revealing that his experience with relationships has been limited. Appearing on the new season of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, the 59-year-old actor responded to remarks made by host Kapil Sharma about his alleged romantic history, clarifying that contrary to public belief, he has only had three to four serious relationships.During the conversation, Sharma joked that Salman had been lucky when it came to girlfriends. But the actor responded with candor, saying that if his relationship history was averaged out, it would seem 'very poor.' He explained that although people assume he has dated many women, his relationships were long-term and limited in number.Citing the duration of some relationships—lasting up to 12 years—Salman compared his approach to the fast-paced dating culture today, where many young people move quickly between partners. He described himself as 'old-school' and emphasized the value he places on long-term commitment.Over his decades-long career, Salman Khan has been romantically linked with several prominent figures in the film industry, including Sangeeta Bijlani, Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, and Iulia Vantur. Among these, his relationship with Sangeeta Bijlani came closest to marriage. In an earlier conversation on Koffee With Karan, Salman admitted that he had second thoughts before the wedding and called it off.The actor also took a humorous jab at fellow superstar Aamir Khan during the show. Referring to Aamir's new relationship after two divorces, Salman remarked that Aamir is known for chasing perfection and joked that he might finally achieve it with his current partner. He added that perhaps this time, it would be 'the one.'Salman also recalled a recent incident involving a female fan who managed to enter his house by claiming he had invited her. His staff quickly recognized the situation and ensured she returned safely. He mentioned that his house has always had an open-door policy, citing an old story involving filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who once stayed at his residence for an extended period after initially planning a brief visit.Aside from his personal life, Salman addressed concerns about his health. He shared that he has been managing multiple conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia, a brain aneurysm, and AVM, along with bone injuries. Despite these challenges, he remains committed to his acting career. Though his recent film Sikandar did not perform strongly at the box office, Salman affirmed that he is actively working on his next project—a war drama directed by Apoorva Lakhia, which is expected to feature action-packed sequences.
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