Somy Ali, former actress and social worker, has finally spoken out about the controversy sparked by her recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Ali explained that her sole purpose for participating in the session was to promote her NGO, No More Tears, which helps survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Somy Ali breaks silence on her Reddit AMA about Salman Khan
She wrote, “I want to take a moment to address the recent controversy surrounding a Reddit session that has gone viral. My purpose in participating in the session was solely to promote No More Tears, my NGO dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Unfortunately, some comments made in my name by Akshay Sharma, the Vice President of No More Tears about Salman Khan and even Sushant Singh Rajput’s death without my knowledge or approval, led to a wave of misinterpretations and distractions. Everyone knows I can’t type so fast in a live session.”
“I’ve spent the past 17 years deeply committed to helping survivors of abuse and trafficking, and it is incredibly disappointing to see the narrative shift toward unrelated and controversial topics. I have no interest in discussing individuals from my past or anything beyond the work we do at No More Tears. I agreed to the session to raise awareness of my NGO’s mission, not to create controversy,” she added.
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Somy Ali says she will limit her media interactions
“I am no more interested in giving zoom video interviews where they ask only about Salman to raise TRP of their news shows. Moving forward, I will be limiting my media interactions to ensure the focus remains on No More Tears. After living quietly for 14 years, I only started speaking with the media three years ago to help raise awareness for my work. This exposure has helped build support for the organization, and I’m immensely grateful for those who have joined in our mission. Despite facing trolling and negativity, I remain focused and determined. I appeal to everyone to join me in stopping abuse of any kind. We are all humans, deserving of equal rights and a life of dignity. As Rajesh Khanna beautifully said, “Zindagi bahut khoobsurat hai, jeene ka salika aana chhaiye”—Life is very beautiful; one must know how to live it,” the post furher read.
During her #AskMeAnything session on Reddit, Somy Ali made some controversial statements about Salman Khan and the late Sushant Singh Rajput. When a user asked her to reveal hidden truths about Bollywood, including the industry's most disturbing secrets, Ali responded with some shocking claims.
She stated, “Sushant Singh Rajput did not commit suicide; he was murdered. We still know what happened to Jiah Khan—she was pregnant and found hanging from a ceiling fan, and Suraj Pancholi went to Salman for advice, which led to Jiah's death.”
Ali, who was in a relationship with Salman Khan for about eight years, also made scathing remarks about him, stating in an interview that Khan is even worse than the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.