Actor-turned-social worker Somy Ali, who dated Salman Khan in the ‘90s, has stated that being known as his ex-girlfriend is the biggest curse of her life.
In an interview with IANS, Somy recalled her experiences with Salman, her journey in Bollywood, her NGO 'No More Tears', and even touched upon underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
Somy Ali on 'benefits' of dating Salman Khan
When asked whether her relationship with Salman had any benefits, like increased recognition, she responded, "It is the biggest curse for me. I have done such good work in America and achieved so much, still, people identify me as Salman's ex-girlfriend."
She went on to say, "Salman Khan will be turning 59 or 60 this December, still behaves like a playground or high school bully, harassing others due to his insecurities. He keeps telling people not to talk to me."
Somy also talked about her friendship with Manisha Koirala, saying, "Manisha told me that someone had informed her I had cancer. I was shocked. I said 'No, what are you saying? I wanted to reach out to you because we hadn't been in touch for so long. In fact, I had no idea about your cancer.'"
Somy Ali talks about Salman Khan's dating pattern
Sharing insights into her relationship with Salman, she mentioned, "Salman has a pattern—the seven-year itch. Women usually stay with him for seven years before discovering his true self. Interestingly, he never ends relationships; the girl always walks away. It takes her seven years to figure out what he truly is."
Somy revealed that she had distanced herself from the Indian film industry for a long time, explaining, "Whenever I thought of Indian cinema, it reminded me of Salman, filling me with sadness and depression."