This actress flew 8,849 miles to marry Salman Khan after watching Maine Pyar Kiya; later dated him for eight years; Her name is…
Somy Ali, a former Pakistani-American actress, writer, filmmaker, model, and activist, recently offered her unfiltered opinions on the three Khans of Hindi cinema—Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan—in a candid chat with IANS.
Reflecting on their journey, talent, and impact, she blended praise with nostalgia, emotion, and honest critique.
She flew miles just to marry him!
You won’t believe what she revealed about Salman Khan! Despite a famously turbulent past with Salman, Somy lauded his evolution and said, “Salman plays angry roles so well because it comes from his real-life intensity. He was the perfect lover in Tere Naam. After watching Maine Pyar Kiya, I flew 8,849 miles just to marry him! (laughs)”
She continued, “What sets him apart is that he keeps improving with every film. His work ethic is unmatched. He can wrap a shoot at 3 AM and still hit the gym afterwards. Apart from Akshay Kumar, I haven’t seen such discipline in anyone.”
She further added, “Early on, Salman’s looks helped him in roles where his acting wasn’t very mature. But when I watched his heartbreak scene in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, I cried. It shows how far he’s come as an artist. In my eyes, among the three Khans, Salman has shown the most growth.”
Was Somy Ali in a relationship with Salman Khan?
According to several media reports, Somy Ali was in a relationship with Salman Khan for eight years, from 1991 to 1999. The relationship ended due to alleged infidelity on Khan’s part, according to Ali.
SRK can be a hero, villain, and everything in between
Calling Shah Rukh her favourite actor, she praised both him and his wife, Gauri. She said, “I’ve never seen such kindness, grace and beauty in anyone as I’ve seen in Gauri. And it all makes sense because Shah Rukh is the same kind of person.”
Elaborating on SRK’s versatility, she added, “Shah Rukh can be a villain, a hero, a revenge-driven son, or play an unusual role like in ‘Darr’. Whether it’s a small or lead role, he delivers powerfully. No one can do romance like him. Nothing seems impossible for him. What amazes me the most is how audiences accept him in every type of role. If I could start life all over again, I’d be ready to become his shadow, just to learn acting and become a better person.”
Somy wrapped up with a nostalgic nod and said, “I still remember watching Maine Pyar Kiya, Baazigar, and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. When you love Hindi films, time just flies.”
Aamir reminds her of Chintu Uncle
Speaking about Aamir Khan, Somy said, “Aamir is a perfectionist. He reminds me of Chintu Uncle (Rishi Kapoor). His acting is so natural, it feels like he’s not acting but talking directly to you. I’ve only done one photoshoot with him, but he gave off a wise, professor-like vibe. Secretly, I had a crush on him. He deserves much more praise than he receives. He’s incredibly talented and a genuinely good human being.”
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