Salman Khan is one of the most popular and sought-after actors in Bollywood. He has had a very successful career spanning over 30 years with numerous blockbuster movies under his belt. However, when it comes to his personal life, there has been immense curiosity around his relationship status – especially regarding who his wife is.
Salman Khan’s Relationship History
Salman has had several high-profile relationships in the past but has never tied the knot. Some of the women the actor has been involved with include:
Sangeeta Bijlani
In the early 90s, Salman dated former Miss India and actress Sangeeta Bijlani. They were in a relationship for nearly 10 years and were quite serious about each other. It was rumored that they were set to get married in 1994 but called it off at the last minute.
Somy Ali
After breaking up with Sangeeta, Salman started seeing actress Somy Ali when she was just 16 years old. Their nearly 8-year long romance grabbed a lot of media attention. Somy moved to Mumbai from America just to be with Salman. However, this relationship too did not culminate into marriage.
Aishwarya Rai
One of Salman’s most famous relationships was with Aishwarya Rai, who he started dating in 1999 during the filming of their movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Their volatile relationship ended in 2001 when Aishwarya’s parents filed a police complaint against Salman for allegedly harassing their daughter. This incident became intensely publicized.
Rumored Relationships
Apart from serious relationships, Salman has also been linked to several of his co-stars, although such associations were short-lived and unconfirmed.
Katrina Kaif
Salman was rumored to be dating Katrina Kaif, his co-star in films like Partner and Yuvraaj. Katrina has referred to him as a very good friend but they have never publicly acknowledged a romance.
Iulia Vantur
Over the past few years, reports have linked Salman with Romanian TV presenter Iulia Vantur. She is a frequent visitor at his apartment in Bandra as well as his Panvel farmhouse. Though the duo has hinted that they are more than ‘just friends’, they’ve never officially confirmed dating each other.
Why Salman Khan is Not Married Yet
While Salman has had several serious girlfriends, he somehow managed to stay unmarried. There are several reasons for this:
Commitment Issues
Those close to the actor have stated that Salman tends to get cold feet when it comes to committing to a life-long relationship. Perhaps his parent’s own unhappy marriage makes him wary of tying the knot.
Busy Schedule
With back-to-back film shoots, television appearances, brand endorsements and his own businesses – Salman hardly gets any personal time. His packed work schedule may be preventing him from settling down.
Controversies
Salman has also faced quite a few controversies – the blackbuck poaching case and the hit-and-run incident – which led to strained relationships and court battles. These issues are cited as potential reasons for why he has chosen to remain unmarried so far.
Will Salman Khan Get Married in the Future?
Fans are quite eager to know if Salman will ever get married and who would he choose as his wife.
Salman’s Views on Marriage
The actor has mentioned in several interviews that he does believe in marriage as an institution. However, he feels it is unnecessary to get married just for the sake of it. Salman wants to marry at the ‘right time’ with the ‘right person’.
Family Pressure
With his younger brothers Arbaaz and Sohail already married, there is likely pressure from within the family for Salman to also settle down.
Arbaaz and Malaika
Arbaaz Khan, Salman’s brother, was married to popular actress Malaika Arora for over 18 years before getting divorced in 2017. They have a 20 year old son named Arhaan. Salman had expressed a desire for both of them to reconcile and start afresh.
Sohail Khan
Sohail Khan married Seema Sachdev in 1998 and they have two children together – Nirvaan and Yohan. By all accounts, they have a stable marriage.
Who Could Be Salman Khan’s Wife?
There is immense curiosity and speculation around who would make a perfect wife for Salman. Two names that keep popping up are:
Iulia Vantur
Being closely associated with Salman over the last 7-8 years and maintaining a strong bond has put Romanian beauty Iulia in the spotlight. Reports state that Salman’s family is also very fond of her. Many fans feel that Salman and Iulia would make an ideal pair.
Pooja Hegde
South Indian actress Pooja Hegde will be starring opposite Salman in his next film Bhaijaan. Sources claim that Salman recommended Pooja’s name for the movie as he was highly impressed with her talent and beauty when he saw her film clips. Their casting together has sparked relationship rumors. Pooja would undoubtedly complement Salman well given their palpable on-screen chemistry.
So in summary – while Salman Khan has had a colorful love life so far, he has not yet found his life partner and is still unmarried. Who he finally chooses as his bride and when he decides to settle down with her continues to be a major talking point in Bollywood as well as amidst his legions of fans! The lucky woman will surely gain worldwide fame and status as his wife.
Conclusion
Salman Khan’s relationship status and marital plans have always generated immense curiosity. He has been romantically involved with many high-profile actresses like Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, and Aishwarya Rai in the past. But circumstances prevented these from culminating into a marriage. Rumored flings with Katrina Kaif and Iulia Vantur have also stayed unconsummated. While Salman claims he believes in marriage, his packed work schedules, commitment phobia, and controversial legal cases are cited as key reasons for him staying unmarried. But fans continue to speculate if an eligible bachelor like him will eventually tie the knot. Names like Romanian anchor Iulia Vantur and actress Pooja Hegde are top contenders to be Salman’s future wife. But only time will tell when and who will finally get to marry the most sensational bachelor of Bollywood!
FAQs
How many serious relationships has Salman Khan had so far?
Salman Khan has had three main serious relationships in the past – with Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali and Aishwarya Rai. These relationships lasted for long periods, from 5 to nearly 10 years each.
Is Salman Khan currently dating Iulia Vantur?
Though Salman and Romanian TV presenter Iulia Vantur are extremely close and she keeps visiting his homes in Mumbai/Panvel often, they have never publicly acknowledged dating each other. Their exact relationship status remains ambiguous.
Who are the top contenders to become Salman Khan’s wife?
Going by current relationship speculations – Romanian beauty Iulia Vantur and South star Pooja Hegde seem to be the strongest contenders as a potential life partner for Salman.
How have Salman’s brothers faired in their marriages?
Salman’s elder brother Arbaaz Khan was married to Malaika Arora for over 18 years prior to getting divorced in 2017. His younger brother Sohail Khan, married to Seema Sachdev since 1998, has a stable marriage and 2 children.
When does Salman Khan plan to get married?
Though there is family and fan pressure on 52 year old Salman to get married, he maintains that he will settle down when he feels it is the ‘right time’ with the ‘right person’. Salman seems in no hurry to tie the knot but 2022-23 could be a likely period for his marriage, as per astrological predictions.
What controversies has Salman Khan faced regarding relationships?
His former girlfriend Aishwarya Rai’s parents had filed a police complaint in 2001 accusing him of harassment. During their relationship, there were also rumors of Salman being abusive and violent which led to their ugly breakup. In 2018, he faced casteist slur allegations from a community over a remark that they felt insulted women seeking relationships with herders or drivers rather than educated men.
Has Salman Khan hinted at wanting to marry in recent years?
In various interviews over the past 5 years, though Salman has expressed a desire to marry he has not shown any firm intention to actively search for a wife or fiance. Statements like ‘it will happen when it is supposed to’ or ‘I guess I will get married someday’ indicate his casual approach to marriage for now.
Would Salman Khan consider marrying a non-celebrity or commoner?
Though most of Salman’s girlfriends have been famous actresses, it is quite likely that he may marry a non-celebrity as well. Names like Iulia Vantur hint that Salman does not necessarily limit his options to those from the film industry. If he meets someone special from outside showbiz, compatibility and his family’s approval would play a bigger role.
