Salman Khan, the Bollywood megastar, has often spoken about his life, career, and relationships in various interviews and public appearances. In a candid conversation, he opened up about his childhood and how he believes he was a difficult child and, in some ways, continues to be so.
Khan's early years were spent primarily in Mumbai, though he fondly remembers his time at Scindia Boarding School in Gwalior. However, boarding school wasn't an easy experience for him. Used to the freedom of Mumbai, he found the confined life of school, playground, and hostel challenging. According to his uncle, Naeem Khan, Salman once declined a school trip to spend time with his cousins and friends in Indore. He even resorted to tantrums to convince his parents to take him out of the boarding school.
Speaking on The Tara Sharma Show, Khan admitted to being a difficult child for his parents to handle. He humorously added that he is still working on that quality. He recounted an incident where he was thrown out of school in the fourth grade and then recommended to another. Interestingly, his earlier school later requested him to return.
Despite his "difficult" nature, Khan has always been close to his parents. He mentioned that this closeness is why any hurt to them affects him deeply. While he admits to being mischievous, in an interview, Salman said he was the more straightforward one compared to his younger brothers, Arbaaz and Sohail, whom he playfully called "shaitaan". He recalled how his mother, Salma Khan, used to scold and even beat him for the mischiefs, as his brothers would escape, leaving him to face the consequences. Despite the scoldings, he remains a doted son to his mother.
Khan's father, Salim Khan, a renowned screenwriter, had hoped his son would become a cricketer. Salman even received coaching from Salim Durani, a former Indian cricketer. However, the actor wasn't keen on the rigorous early morning practice routines, as he had trouble reaching school by 9 AM.
Khan himself has said that he doesn't like speaking about his life. In an interview with Zoom TV he said "I don't like speaking about myself my life the people who are in my Life".
Despite his on-screen persona as the "Dabangg" hero, those close to Salman describe him as caring and compassionate, especially towards children. Veteran actress Bina Kak, who played Salman’s on-screen mother in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and God Tussi Great Ho, shared throwback pictures showcasing his gentle side and genuine connection with kids.
Even at 50, and now at 60, there are contradictory views on Khan. Some observers see him as someone who hasn't fully matured. Others see him as mellowed with age. He himself has joked about being "unlucky in love," attributing the "fault" to himself in past relationships. Despite this, he expresses a fondness for children.
Whether as a child or an adult, Salman Khan remains a complex personality. He recognizes his challenging traits while those around him also see a caring and generous person.
