As he nears 60, Salman Khan remains Bollywood’s most iconic bachelor—unmarried, unbothered, and still delivering his trademark wit on the subject. While fans continue to speculate about his love life, the superstar often uses humour to address the ever-persistent question of marriage. From calling it a “funny thing” to joking about his father Salim Khan’s two marriages, Salman’s take on matrimony is as unconventional as his off-screen persona.During a chat with Lehren, Salman once described marriage as “a funny thing,” noting how its everyday dynamics make for great cinematic comedy. Citing films like Biwi No. 1 and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, he pointed out how even common spousal squabbles—like tiffs over in-laws or dinner plans—offer rich material for humor. During a chat with Lehren, he even joked that soap operas thrive on these themes, with Ekta Kapoor building an empire around saas-bahu dramas.The superstar has often questioned the idea that marriage is always a path to happiness. While many claim it’s the best thing in life, he noted that in reality, several married couples don’t seem as content as they appear. Taking a light-hearted dig, he brought up his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, as a rare exception—someone who, despite having two wives, seems genuinely happy. Salman joked that Salim might be the only person he knows thriving in such a setup, adding that both Salma Khan and Helen not only get along but also share a good rapport.Salman Khan is currently facing a challenging phase in his career, with back-to-back setbacks at the box office. Following the underwhelming response to Tiger 3, his latest film Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss and co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, also failed to make a mark commercially.
