Superstar Salman Khan made a startling personal revelation at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, disclosing that he hasn’t dined at a restaurant or gone on a dinner outing in 25 years. During a festival session, the Bollywood icon described his life as a continuous cycle of “home to shooting, airport to hotel.” He elaborated on his demanding schedule: “It’s been 25 to 26 years since I’ve been out for dinner. From shooting to home, home to shooting, home to the airport, airport to hotel, hotel to event, then back to shooting – that’s just been my life.”
Khan also opened up about his private life and a shrinking social circle. He spoke of experiencing a “horrific pain that you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.” He noted that while he spent much of his life surrounded by family and close friends, many have since departed, leaving him with “only four or five old friends.” Despite this, Khan affirmed his dedication to his fans, stating, “People give me so much respect and love; that’s what I work for. Sometimes I feel a little content, but I enjoy even that by thinking about what’s coming next.”
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