Somy Ali recently opened up about her past relationship with Salman Khan, admitting to her mistakes while also questioning why women alone are blamed in such situations. She also revisited the moment when Sangeeta Bijlani allegedly gave Salman an ultimatum after finding them together.
‘Sangeeta Saw us together and gave Salman an ultimatum.
Recalling the turning point, Somy told Vickey Lalwani, “Main Vindhyachal mein rehti thi… Salman and main were having breakfast in the morning. Then Sangeeta came in the vehicle and sang. She looked at him and gave a direct ultimatum to Salman — ‘either choose him or choose me.’”She added, “It was his right, he did absolutely right. After that, whatever decision Salman had to take, he took it. He and Sangeeta broke up… then Sangeeta got married.”
‘I didn’t feel guilty then… I didn’t even understand what I was doing’
When asked if she felt guilty at the time, Somy admitted she didn’t — but acknowledges it now.“No, I don’t know what he is doing in the society. Just imagine, how many girls would have hit on Salman Khan… and how many girls would have come from America to India to be with him? I have never heard of having been with someone like that.”However, she added with hindsight, “Today I did something wrong. I literally broke a relationship, broke a marriage.”
‘Why blame only women? Men are equally responsible’
Somy didn’t hold back while addressing the larger narrative around blame.“The clap is wrong with the hand. Why do we always blame the woman? The man also has the same fate. I am not saying that the woman is always right, but it is wrong to blame her only.”She pointed out the age gap at the time, saying, “Main 16 saal ki thi, mujhe akal nahi thi. But Salman was 27 — unko toh akal thi.”
‘I thought God was on my side… I was too naive’
Reflecting on her mindset back then, Somy said she believed her actions were justified.“I was thinking that God is with me and my dream is coming true. I was very naive. I was a ninth grade dropout, I did not understand what I was doing.”
‘If he hadn’t chosen me, I would have gone back’
She further revealed that things could have ended very differently.“If Salman had not fucked Sangeeta, I would have gone back. I came to India in 1990, turned 16 in 1991… and if we had not shared the conversation at that time, I would have gone back immediately.”
‘Salman would question my relationships, but still doesn’t know the truth’
Somy also hinted at Salman questioning her personal life later.“He asked me why I had a relationship with such and such a person. But till today he still doesn’t know who he was. He still doesn’t know.”
