Bollywood superstar Salman Khan recently made a heartfelt appearance on the debut episode of Two Much, a chat show hosted by Twinkle Khanna and Kajol. Joined by fellow actor Aamir Khan, Salman candidly shared his long struggle with trigeminal neuralgia, a severe nerve disorder that causes intense facial pain.
Salman revealed that he first experienced symptoms while filming Partner (2007) with Lara Dutta. “Lara brushed a strand of hair off my face, and I felt this sharp, shocking pain. I joked, ‘Wow Lara, you’re electrifying!’ But that’s when it started,” he recalled.
He lived with the condition for over seven-and-a-half years, enduring waves of pain every 4–5 minutes. “It was so intense, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. I had to force myself to eat through the pain. Even something as simple as an omelet could take over an hour to finish,” Salman said.
Initially, doctors believed it was a dental issue. He took 750 mg of painkillers regularly, but they barely helped. He admitted that the pain only slightly subsided after having “a drink or two.” In 2011, he finally underwent surgery to treat the condition.
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Salman has since revealed that trigeminal neuralgia is just one of several serious health conditions he faces. During his June appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, he shared, “I’m still working despite a brain aneurysm, trigeminal neuralgia, and AV (arteriovenous) malformation. My ribs are fractured, but I’m out here breaking bones every day.”
Despite his health struggles, Salman remains active in the industry and continues to inspire fans with his resilience and dedication.