Salman Khan and Aamir Khan graced Prime Video’s show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle. The actors opened up about their personal and professional lows, recalled Andaz Apna Apna days and their bond with each other. In a heartfelt moment, Salman recalls suffering immense pain due to trigeminal neuralgia and the revelation left Kajol emotional.
Salman Khan on battling trigeminal neuralgia
When Twinkle Khanna prodded Sikandar actor about his physical health conditions, he said, “You have to learn to live with it. Many individuals are coping with bypass surgeries, heart issues, and more. When I experienced trigeminal neuralgia, the pain was… You wouldn`t wish that on your worst enemy. I endured it for seven-and-a-half years. The pain would strike every 4-5 minutes. It would come on suddenly, even while I was speaking… It would take me about an hour and a half to finish my breakfast, and I would go straight to dinner. For an omelet, since I couldn`t chew it, I had to push through the pain, endure it, just to finish my meal.”
Salman mentioned that initially, many believed his issue was dental-related. “I was taking around 750 mg of painkillers, and even that didn`t provide relief. They thought it was a dental issue. I was asked when the pain would subside. I replied that it would lessen a bit after having a drink or two, but it would return at longer intervals. That’s when they realized it was a nerve problem,” he added.
The 59-year-old actor recalled first experiencing it while filming Partner (2007). “I was on the set of Partner. Lara was there. She brushed a strand of hair from my face, and I felt a jolt of pain. I joked, `Wow Lara, you`re electrifying!` That was the moment it began,” he recounted.
Salman on undergoing Gamma Knife Surgery
Salman elaborated on how he managed to cope with the condition. “The highest rate of suicides is among those suffering from this disease. Many people are unaware of it. I chose to speak out because numerous individuals are affected. Nowadays, it is quite treatable. There’s a procedure called Gamma Knife Surgery where they attach screws to your face for nearly 8 hours. I went through this surgery. When I emerged, they informed me that my pain would decrease by 20-30%. But, by the grace of God, it completely vanished,” he shared.
