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Bollywood’s eternal heartthrob, Salman Khan, has always been a man of passion—both on and off the silver screen. His charismatic presence and rugged charm have made him a darling of millions. Still, there’s one love story that remains etched in the annals of Bollywood history: his unrequited affection for the effervescent Juhi Chawla.
In a candid revelation during an interview years ago, Salman recounted when he was smitten by Juhi’s innocence and grace.The year was the early ’90s, and both stars were still carving their paths in the industry. Salman, with his brooding intensity, and Juhi, with her girl-next-door appeal, seemed like a match made in cinematic heaven.
The grainy video, now making waves on social media, captures a young Salman Khan expressing his admiration for Juhi. “She’s a very sweet, adorable girl,” he gushes, his eyes reflecting genuine fondness. “I asked her father if he’d let her marry me, but he refused.” Juhi Chawla’s father, it seems, had reservations. Perhaps it was Salman’s then-incipient career, or maybe he sensed that their paths were destined to diverge. Whatever the reason, Juhi’s father put an end to the budding romance before it could blossom into matrimony. When the interviewer queried the reason for the rejection, Salman quipped, “Maybe I don’t fit the bill I guess… pata nahi kya chahiye unko.”Recently, Juhi Chawla had confirmed the proposal. “Salman approached me,” she revealed, “but I was focused on my career. We didn’t know each other well back then. He wasn’t the megastar he is today.” Her priorities lay in building her acting repertoire, and she chose her career over love.
In a candid revelation during an interview years ago, Salman recounted when he was smitten by Juhi’s innocence and grace.The year was the early ’90s, and both stars were still carving their paths in the industry. Salman, with his brooding intensity, and Juhi, with her girl-next-door appeal, seemed like a match made in cinematic heaven.
The grainy video, now making waves on social media, captures a young Salman Khan expressing his admiration for Juhi. “She’s a very sweet, adorable girl,” he gushes, his eyes reflecting genuine fondness. “I asked her father if he’d let her marry me, but he refused.” Juhi Chawla’s father, it seems, had reservations. Perhaps it was Salman’s then-incipient career, or maybe he sensed that their paths were destined to diverge. Whatever the reason, Juhi’s father put an end to the budding romance before it could blossom into matrimony. When the interviewer queried the reason for the rejection, Salman quipped, “Maybe I don’t fit the bill I guess… pata nahi kya chahiye unko.”Recently, Juhi Chawla had confirmed the proposal. “Salman approached me,” she revealed, “but I was focused on my career. We didn’t know each other well back then. He wasn’t the megastar he is today.” Her priorities lay in building her acting repertoire, and she chose her career over love.
