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Sohail Khan says he was sexually harassed as a kid, confided in dad Salim Khan years later: ‘Felt embarrassed, ashamed’

Sohail Khan says he was sexually harassed as a kid, confided in dad Salim Khan years later: ‘Felt embarrassed, ashamed’

Bollywood actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan has been winning hearts on Alliance, with his team topping the leaderboard this week. While viewers have enjoyed seeing his fun-loving side as he dances and celebrates victories, the latest episode also saw the actor make an emotional confession. Sohail recalled being sexually harassed as a child and revealed that he did not tell anyone about the incident until he became an adult. Sohail Khan says he is against ragging and bullying. Sohail Khan recalls being sexually harassed While speaking to Arslan Goni, Ruhee Dosani and Aly Goni, Sohail said he is strongly against ragging and has always told his children never to feel shy or embarrassed about speaking up if someone bullies them. He then revealed that he, too, had experienced sexual harassment when he was young. Sohail said, “I was sexually harassed by somebody when I was young and I kept that within me for years. When I grew up and became an adult, I confided in my father. I told him, ‘Daddy, this happened to me.’ …

Paresh Rawal reveals 1 am visit to Salim Khan’s home

Paresh Rawal reveals 1 am visit to Salim Khan’s home

4 min readNew DelhiJul 16, 2026 01:06 PM IST Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has opened up about his long association with Salman Khan and the Khan family, saying he has never faced any issues while working with the superstar. Recalling their collaborations, Paresh said Salman was never late for his shoots and added that if anyone ever suffered a loss because of him, Salman would make sure to make up for it. The actor also shared how veteran screenwriter Salim Khan became a mentor to him, offering career advice that stayed with him for years. Speaking about working with Salman, Paresh dismissed the perception that the superstar is difficult to work with.“Salman has never cancelled my shoot. And even if you ever suffer a loss because of Salman, he will make sure you gain twice as much. I’ve never had any friction with him. He has never come late for my shoots. We’ve worked together in Ready and Tiger Zinda Hai. He’s a very friendly person and a great guy,” he said. Paresh Rawal on …

‘Doctor said you might lose him’: Sohail Khan recalls Salim Khan slipping into a ‘semi-coma’ | Bollywood News

‘Doctor said you might lose him’: Sohail Khan recalls Salim Khan slipping into a ‘semi-coma’ | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJul 5, 2026 03:40 PM IST Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan suffered a minor brain haemorrhage earlier this year and was hospitalised for nearly a month. His son Sohail Khan has now opened up about the difficult phase. Speaking on the latest episode of Alliance, Sohail recalled how his father slipped into a semi-coma, the time he spent by his bedside in the hospital, and the moment doctors warned the family that they might lose him. Sohail Khan on Salim Khan’s health During the latest episode of the reality show Alliance, Sohail Khan opened up about his father Salim Khan’s health scare. Speaking to his teammates, the actor shared, “The maximum of my time is spent with my parents. I genuinely believe that time is the most valuable thing you can give somebody. I have kids. They are young, and have lots of time. My parents are old now, so I would like to spend that time with them. When my father got unwell a couple of weeks back and was hospitalised, he went …

Sohail Khan says ‘my heart sank’ when father Salim Khan went into a semi-coma: ‘Doctor said you might lose him’

Sohail Khan says ‘my heart sank’ when father Salim Khan went into a semi-coma: ‘Doctor said you might lose him’

In February this year, veteran writer Salim Khan underwent a month-long hospital stay after suffering a brain haemorrhage. His son, actor-filmmaker Sohail Khan, recently opened up about the difficult time for the family when Salim was admitted to the hospital and recalled breaking down after doctors told him they might lose his father. Sohail Khan talks about his father Salim Khan’s hospitalisation. Salim Khan on his father’s hospitalisation Sohail is currently a participant on Prime Video’s reality show Alliance. While talking to his alliance members, Sohail revealed that he prefers spending more time with his parents than with his children. Explaining himself, Sohail said, “My parents are old now, mere bacche hain par unke paas abhi time hai (I have children, but they’re still young and have time). I fear losing my parents.” He then recalled the time his father was hospitalised. Sharing his ordeal, the actor said, “When my father got unwell a couple of months back and he was hospitalised, he went into a semi-coma and I was staying with him in the …

Iulia Vantur shares heartfelt post for Salman Khan’s dad Salim Khan, calls him a pillar of her life

Iulia Vantur shares heartfelt post for Salman Khan’s dad Salim Khan, calls him a pillar of her life

Actor and singer Iulia Vantur marked Father’s Day with a heartfelt Instagram post dedicated to two important father figures in her life. She shared photos with her own father and also wished Salman Khan’s father and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan on Father’s Day. Iulia Vantur wished Salim Khan on Father’s Day. Iulia Vantur wishes Salim Khan on Father’s Day Iulia shared several photos with her father. However, fans were particularly excited to see her cherished moments with Salim Khan. In one of the photos, she is seen laughing with Salim, while another shows her hugging him warmly. In the caption, she called Salim Khan one of the pillars of her life. In her carousel post, she also shared a video of herself singing Teri Meri Prem Kahani from Salman Khan’s hit film Bodyguard at the Vatican City and in front of the Pope. She credited her father for instilling a love for music in her. Sharing the post, Iulia wrote, “Happy Father’s day! To My dad who raised me and to the one who watched …

‘Helen, Salim Khan used to go on double dates with Mahesh Bhatt and me’: Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

‘Helen, Salim Khan used to go on double dates with Mahesh Bhatt and me’: Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 18, 2026 08:14 PM IST Karisma Kapoor and Soni Razdan recently shared screen space in Abhinay Deo’s crime thriller show Brown on ZEE5, where they played daughter and mother. They also had a third scene partner in tow, the aunt, played by Helen. Both Karisma and Soni go a long way back with the legendary actor. While Karisma’s family members have worked closely with Helen, Soni’s connection dates back to the early days of her relationship with Mahesh Bhatt. Soni’s first memory of Helen “I actually met Helen many years ago, when I was dating my husband. We used to go on double dates — Helen and Salim sahab, and Mahesh and me,” Soni Razdan tells SCREEN, giggling. This was back in the mid-1980s, when Soni’s husband and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt collaborated with Helen’s husband and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan on the 1986 crime thriller Naam, starring Sanjay Dutt, Kumar Gaurav, and Amrita Singh. “We used to go to his house very often, and go to Helen’s house once in a while. …

Kala Hiran producer defends film against legal notice: ‘This is not a Salman Khan biopic’

Kala Hiran producer defends film against legal notice: ‘This is not a Salman Khan biopic’

After Salman Khan and Salim Khan’s legal team sent a notice to the makers of Kala Hiran: The Battle. The film’s producer, Amit Jani, has responded to the development. Kala Hiran is allegedly inspired by Salman Khan’s blackbuck hunting case. Citing this, Salman’s legal team sent a notice to the filmmakers demanding an immediate halt to the development and promotion of the project. Salman Khan sent legal notice to Kala Hiran producers. (Instagram) Kala Hiran producer defends film Speaking to India Today, Amit Jani said, “This is not a Salman Khan biopic. The film is based on a larger story involving the Bishnoi community, their struggle, and their deep connection with wildlife. We have tried to bring that story to the screen. I have not shown Salman Khan in a negative light, nor have I glorified Lawrence Bishnoi. The film presents what is already available in the public domain and highlights the beliefs and history of the Bishnoi community.” ‘Legal notice is unnecessary’ Jani also pointed out that Salman’s legal team had sent a notice …

‘Salman Khan looks for his mother in potential wife’: When Salim Khan shared why son isn’t married

‘Salman Khan looks for his mother in potential wife’: When Salim Khan shared why son isn’t married

The recent post by Salman Khan on X about being “alone and lonely” left his fans worried. They flooded the comments section with messages of love and support, assuring Salman that he is not alone. Even the actor’s mother, Salma Khan, was left concerned. This prompted Salman to issue a clarification, stating that he wasn’t referring to himself. When Salim Khan shared the reason behind Salman Khan not marrying. (PTI) Despite this, Salman continues to be Bollywood’s most eligible bachelor, and over the decades, his link-up rumours with female actors have often sparked marriage speculation. The actor has consistently dismissed such reports but this hasn’t stopped fans from asking the million-dollar question: why isn’t Salman getting married? The answer may lie in his dad Salim Khan’s observations from an old interaction with Komal Nahta. ‘Salman wants to make his partner sit at home’ The veteran writer spoke about Salman’s psyche when it comes to choosing a partner— how he is drawn to ambitious, successful women, yet also expects them to prioritise domestic responsibilities. Talking about …

Amjad Khan died at 51 with Bollywood owing him Rs 1.27 cr, family never saw a penny: son Shadaab | Bollywood News

Amjad Khan died at 51 with Bollywood owing him Rs 1.27 cr, family never saw a penny: son Shadaab | Bollywood News

It is well known that until the early 2000s, the underworld had a strong hold on the finances of the Hindi film industry and many producers, directors and actors would often get extortion calls from the gangsters demanding money, especially after a particular film of theirs made money. It was also said that the underworld would invest a lot of its money into the movies and would often interfere in casting decisions. So when the underworld called Amjad Khan’s family shortly after his passing in 1992, it was suspicious. But unlike the other industry insiders, this call wasn’t to demand any kind of money, but to help them get their own money back after the actor’s untimely death and many in Bollywood owing him money. Amjd Khan was best known for playing Gabbar Singh in Sholay. Film industry owed Amjad Khan Rs 1.27 crore In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, Amjad’s son Shadaab Khan revealed that the film industry owed his father Rs 1.27 crore at the time of his passing, and the call …

Amitabh Bachchan took charge during Amjad Khan’s near-fatal accident, Salim Khan paid for last rites | Bollywood News

Amitabh Bachchan took charge during Amjad Khan’s near-fatal accident, Salim Khan paid for last rites | Bollywood News

The portrayal of Gabbar Singh by late actor Amjad Khan in Sholay remains one of the most iconic villain performances in Indian cinema. Actor Danny Denzongpa was originally signed to play Gabbar Singh in the film, but exited the role because of date issues. It was then that writers Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar recommended Amjad Khan for the part, a decision that redefined villains in Hindi cinema. But despite the massive success of Sholay, Amjad Khan never worked with Salim-Javed after the film. Now, Amjad Khan’s son Shadaab Khan has opened up about the complicated relationship and revealed how Salim Khan stood by the family after his father’s death. Speaking to journalist Vickey Lalwani, Shadaab admitted he never fully understood what had transpired between his father and Salim Khan before Amjad Khan’s death in 1992. However, he vividly remembers Salim Khan’s quiet support during the family’s most difficult time. Salim Khan paid for Amjad Khan’s last rites “I don’t know what happened between my father and Salim sahab before my father passed away. But …