Salman Khan’s revelation about proposing to Juhi Chawla and facing rejection from her father has intrigued Bollywood fans for years. This story, brought to light during a candid interview, offers a glimpse into a fascinating anecdote from the early days of the two stars’ careers. It’s a tale of admiration, courage, and, ultimately, a father’s decision.
Salman described Juhi as 'sweet girl'
During the interview, Salman Khan described Juhi Chawla as a “very sweet, adorable girl,” clearly expressing his admiration for her. He recounted how he mustered the courage to approach Juhi’s father with a marriage proposal. However, things didn’t pan out as he had hoped. When Salman asked Juhi’s father for her hand in marriage, he was met with refusal. Reflecting on the moment, Salman humorously remarked, “Maybe I don’t fit the bill, I guess… pata nahi kya chaiye tha unko.”
This light-hearted comment reveals both Salman’s disappointment and his ability to laugh about the situation in hindsight. It also underscores how much he valued Juhi, as he was willing to take the bold step of personally discussing marriage with her family—a gesture that speaks volumes about his sincerity.
Juhi addressed proposal
Juhi Chawla, for her part, addressed this proposal years later in another interview. She revealed that during the early days of her career, she wasn’t familiar with Salman or many other contemporaries in the film industry, including Aamir Khan. “Back in the day, when I had just started out in my career, and when Salman was not THE Salman Khan, a film had come my way that had him in the lead actor. I didn’t know anyone properly back then—not him, not Aamir Khan, or anyone else in the industry,” Juhi said. She added that she couldn’t work on the film due to “some issue.”
This context highlights that Juhi and Salman were still establishing themselves in Bollywood when this proposal occurred. While Salman’s stardom grew exponentially over the years, this incident reflects a time when both were still navigating their paths in the industry.
Salman's reaction
Juhi’s father’s rejection may have been influenced by multiple factors, including their differing professional statuses at the time. It’s also possible that he had different expectations or priorities for his daughter’s future, which Salman’s candid comment, “I didn't fit the bill..pata nahi kya chaiye tha unko,” alludes to.
Juhi Chawla married to Jay Mehta
Today, Juhi Chawla is happily married to businessman Jay Mehta. Together, they co-own a significant stake in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL team alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Juhi’s successful transition from a Bollywood star to a businesswoman and investor has cemented her legacy as one of the wealthiest actresses in the industry, with a reported net worth of Rs. 4,300 crore.
Salman Khan, meanwhile, remains one of Bollywood’s most beloved and enduring stars, known for his blockbuster films and philanthropy through the Being Human Foundation. Despite never marrying, he continues to share a warm camaraderie with many of his colleagues, including Juhi Chawla.
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