Bollywood icon Salman Khan was in headlines recently over one remarkably frank remark: he’d like to have kids “one day soon.” That was from talk show Too Much With Kajol & Twinkle’s recent premiere when Salman and Aamir Khan both spoke candidly about relationships, regrets, and the future.
This remark drew instant eyebrows for having such personal touches—Salman has remained unmarried and childless all his acting years, and his personal life was riddled with rumor. With this new confession, his fans and media are going back over his earlier relationships, his motivations, and how his public persona will change with coming years.
The Context: Talk Show Confession & Emotional Honesty
The news was shared in Too Much With Kajol & Twinkle’s first-episode premiere airing on Prime Video. As the discussion led to his personal life, Twinkle Khanna asked if Salman had considered adopting. He replied: “Na, never,” then added: “Children I will have, one day soon”
Going one step further, Kajol asked if it was out of family considerations or considerations regarding legacy. Salman stunned everyone by getting over all considerations regarding legacy by saying:
“It’s just the fans who see something in us … it’s not like we have delivered great performances, ya great looks hain … we did nothing amazing.”
“No pressure from dad, mom or anybody to get married or have children.”
He also reflected upon his prior relationships and held himself accountable by saying “If there is anyone to blame, I am the one to blame.” He reflected that when one partner evolves faster than the other partner, it causes insecurity and both partners have to grow together in relationships
Why This Matters: Salman’s Personal Brand, Expectations & Image
Shift in Public Opinion
Salman was always presumed to be the eternal bachelor who lives for work and family (with his sister and younger nieces/nephews). This disclosure constitutes an unstated transition: that the star, well past his prime and after all these years in filmstARDdons, has aspirations and vulnerabilities.
Managing Fan Expectations
Fans and newspapers have been speculating for years about Salman settling down, fatherhood, and legacy. By voicing it himself, Salman can lay out the tale nicely—but on his terms. He exhibits no hurry or urgency and stresses that it’s wishful thinking more than it is a finalized decision.
Legacy vs. Love
His discounting of tradition as motivation is typical. He distinguishes between thinking about continuation via one’s offspring from thoughts about mere wishes for heirs. He frames it rather as an internal, affective dimension more so than as public act.
Reconnecting with Vulnerability
Salman Khan’s persona is typically constructed out of toughness, swagger, and larger-than-life traits. Scenes like these reveal a softer personality—the thinking, self-aware, and open-to-change kind. That could make him all the more lovable to fans in search of sincerity from their icons.
Reactions: Fans, Critics, and Media Buzz
The reaction has been swift and varied:
- Fans positively responded after hearing Salman discuss having a more “relatable” aspect. Several tweeted and instagrammed to congratulate the frankness by labeling it “human,” “beautiful,” or long over due.
- Press and commentators have picked out the phrase “one day soon” as evading and hedging, speculating if it’s a cautious reply. Others take it as a compromise point—with glimmer of hope for supporters and privacy preserved.
- Industry commentary has also appeared: some columnists noted that celebrities discuss family when they’re aging, likely to make normal life transitions palatable to fans. Some caution fan pressure and media edicts may override personal choice.
Challenges & Realities Ahead
Age & Biological Considerations
With increased maturity, biological and health complications connected with fatherhood intensify. Fewer choices are possible: natural pregnancy becomes harder; decisions about surrogate motherhood or artificial procreation might become options.
Privacy vs Public Scrutiny
Once going public about having a wish, speculation, media scrutiny, rumors, and intrusion from media multiply manifold. Salman and his team will have to handle expectations very responsibly lest they get misinterpreted.
Timing & Commitment
Saying “one day soon” leaves open a huge window of possibility. Will it happen gradually step by step? Will he go looking for a mate in advance? Or commitments later? Fans, of course, will wait in anticipation for known relationships or life decisions.
Protecting Existing Relationships
Balancing this newfound hunger with relationships already in place—family, friendships, fan anticipation—requires finesse. Perceptions regarding favoritism, delay, or secrecy can backfire if not handled with caution.