Salman Khan Breaks Silence On Chronic Pain, Serious Health Struggles

India-West News Desk

MUMBAI – Salman Khan may appear larger than life on screen, but the star is quietly fighting an intense personal battle off-camera. The actor, known for his high-energy performances and action-packed roles, recently returned to The Great Indian Kapil Show and opened up about a series of serious health challenges he continues to endure — all while staying active in one of the most demanding professions.

Speaking candidly with host Kapil Sharma, Salman revealed he’s living and working with multiple severe medical conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia, a brain aneurysm, and an arteriovenous malformation. “I’m out here breaking my bones every day—ribs are fractured, I’m working despite having trigeminal neuralgia, there’s an aneurysm in the brain, yet I’m still working. There’s also an AV malformation, and still, I’m carrying on.”

This wasn’t the first time Salman had spoken about his condition. Back in 2017, during a promotional event for Tubelight in Dubai, he disclosed that he suffers from trigeminal neuralgia — a neurological disorder so painful it’s often referred to as the “suicide disease.” The condition affects the trigeminal nerve and causes episodes of intense facial pain, often triggered by mundane actions like brushing one’s teeth or chewing.

Trigeminal neuralgia is only one part of the actor’s medical profile. A brain aneurysm — a potentially life-threatening condition if it ruptures — and AVM, a rare defect in the blood vessels, also pose significant health risks. Yet Salman remains on sets, filming and performing stunts that would be physically taxing even for those in perfect health.

Despite his seemingly unshakeable exterior, Salman didn’t hide his vulnerability when the topic turned to marriage. Responding to Kapil Sharma’s question about why he hasn’t settled down, Salman wryly pointed to the financial implications of divorce. “Aur jahan unka mood satka, woh aadha humara leke chala gaya,” he said. “The moment their mood soured, they will take away half of what I had. Had this happened when I was younger, it would’ve been fine — I could’ve earned it all back. But now, starting over again…”

The exchange added a sobering layer to an episode otherwise filled with banter, and showed a side of the superstar rarely seen in public —quiet endurance.