Salman Khan was asked if he's ever hit a woman in old interview: 'I don't think she would have survived it'

Salman Khan has long been a magnet for headlines—both for his blockbuster films and his brushes with controversy. From the infamous hit-and-run case to the blackbuck poaching trial, and his much-publicized relationships, the Sikandar star has remained firmly in the spotlight, often blurring the lines between stardom and scandal.

Now, an old interview of Salman has resurfaced on social media, drawing fresh attention as the actor addresses long-standing allegations of physical abuse during his relationship with his rumoured Aishwarya Rai, his then-girlfriend.

Resurfaced Interview Sparks Fresh Debate

In the resurfaced interview, a journalist from NDTV brings up allegations. When questioned about whether he had ever hit a woman, Salman recalls a past instance involving journalist Prabhu Chawla. In an attempt to dismiss the claim, he describes slamming a table so forcefully during the earlier exchange that it startled the journalist and broke the table — using the moment to deflect rather than directly address the question.

Salman further downplays the allegation by suggesting that if he had indeed hit someone in anger, the impact would have been severe—implying that his former partner wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

Aishwarya Rai’s Public Response

Following their breakup in 2002, Aishwarya Rai reportedly called her relationship with Salman Khan “a nightmare” and revealed she had ended it two years earlier.

The actress firmly stated that, for the sake of her well-being, sanity, and her family's dignity, she would never work with the actor again.

The Bajirao Mastani Connection

According to a story published in firstpost, in a signed two-page statement, Aishwarya described her relationship with Salman Khan as “a nightmare” and expressed gratitude that it was over. She also revealed that she had turned down Bajirao Mastani from her very first meeting with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, as the film was initially offered to her opposite Salman.