Salman Khan, the Bollywood heartthrob, has long captivated audiences not just with his performances but with his enigmatic personal life, particularly his relationship status. Despite being one of India's most eligible bachelors, the question that has persisted for years is: why has Salman never gotten married? As Salman approaches his 60th birthday this December, the mystery of his singlehood continues to intrigue fans and the media alike. Interestingly, his father, Salim Khan, recently offered some candid insights into the real reason behind his son's decision to remain unmarried.
In an interview with trade analyst Komal Nahta, Salim Khan, a respected screenwriter in his own right, opened up about Salman’s reluctance to settle down. According to Salim, Salman’s concept of the ideal woman has been a key factor in why he hasn’t found a life partner. Salman, in his search for a soulmate, has consistently sought someone who reminds him of his mother, a woman who is homely, nurturing, and focused on taking care of the family. This, Salim believes, is in direct conflict with the women Salman has often found himself attracted to—mostly actresses who are career-oriented and focused on achieving success in their own professional lives.
Salim explained, "Film industry mein jo bhi aurate hai unka aim hai ki career banana hai aur particular position par pohachna hai. Ismein koi galat baat nahi hai but Salman ka aisa hai ki Salman wants to get married and make you sit at home. Usse ghar sambhalne wali ladki chaiye. Wo harr ek uski girlfriend mein apni maa ko dhundhta tha aur ye toh possible nahi hai. Wo chahta hai ki uski biwi baccho ko school chodhe, ghar sambhale jaise uski maa ne kiya tha sab."
This insight from Salim Khan sheds light on a major contradiction in Salman’s thinking. He has, over the years, been drawn to women who share his professional environment—the actresses he works with in Bollywood. These women, however, have their own career ambitions and goals, making it difficult for them to live up to Salman’s ideal of a woman who would focus solely on the home and family, much like his mother did. Salim added, "There is a contradiction in Salman’s thinking, which is one of the reasons why he’s not married. Salman is mostly attracted to the heroines he works with as they work in a close atmosphere and are good-looking people. After commitment, he tries to convert them and looks for his mother in them. That is not possible."
For many years, Salman Khan's relationships with several actresses have been widely reported, yet none have led to marriage. His long-time rumored relationships with actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, and more recently, Iulia Vantur, have sparked much speculation. However, Salim’s statement provides a clearer understanding of Salman’s personal conflict when it comes to marriage: his subconscious desire to find a partner who could embody the nurturing qualities of his mother, but without compromising her own ambitions or career.
This internal contradiction, according to Salim, has made it nearly impossible for Salman to find the woman who truly meets his criteria for marriage. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the personal life of a man who, despite being surrounded by fame, fortune, and admiration, is still searching for something much more deeply personal and rooted in his own upbringing. For his fans, this revelation offers a new perspective on why Salman Khan has chosen to remain single all these years.
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