The news of the second marriage was especially hard on Salman Khan and his siblings, who were very attached to their mother, Salma. The idea of another woman entering their family was difficult for them to process.
Superstar Salman Khan, who is one of the biggest stars in the Indian film industry, is known to have a very close bond with his family, especially with his father Salim Khan. However, it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when their family dynamic was shaken by Salim Khan’s second marriage to actress Helen.
Salim Khan, who had been married to Salma Khan for several years and had four children, decided to marry Helen in the late 1970s. At the time, Helen was a popular dancer and actress in Bollywood, and her relationship with Salim was initially met with resistance from his family. The news of the second marriage was especially hard on Salman and his siblings, who were very attached to their mother, Salma. The idea of another woman entering their family was difficult for them to process.
When Salman Khan was heartbroken and Helen felt guilty
Helen, on the other hand, felt guilty over everything that transpired following their marriage. In an old interview, as reported by IBTimes, the veteran actress said, “The fact that Salim was a married man did disturb me and I did feel guilty in the beginning. Something about Salim set him apart from the rest of the industry men. I respected him tremendously as he tried to help me out without trying to exploit me.”
For Salman Khan, this news was heartbreaking. As a young boy, he couldn’t understand why his father had chosen to marry again when their family already seemed complete. The emotional turmoil that followed strained his relationship with his father for a while. Talking to Filmfare, the superstar said, “My mom’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I can’t say why, I don’t think explanations are needed. We get along very well because basically, I’m a mama’s boy. I can’t bear to see her unhappy. She was very hurt when my father married again, I’d hate it when she’d wait up for him to come home.”
Salman Khan’s deep respect for Helen
Salim Khan’s second marriage may have caused a rift initially, but it’s a testament to the family’s strength that they were able to overcome it. Today, Helen is not just Salim’s wife but a beloved member of the Khan family, and Salman Khan has expressed his deep respect and admiration for her on several occasions.
This chapter of the Khan family’s life reflects how complex and emotional relationships can be, especially in a blended family. What started as a source of heartbreak for Salman Khan ultimately became a story of acceptance, love, and unity.
