Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has opened up about enduring a debilitating medical condition for more than seven and a half years, which he described as a “suicidal disease.” He discussed the matter during the filming of Too Much with Kajol and Twinkle.
According to Khan, he was afflicted by trigeminal neuralgia, a nerve disorder that produces intense, electrifying facial pain. He said the attacks occurred roughly every four to five minutes, making everyday tasks excruciating. He recalled that simply eating breakfast could take an hour and a half, and by dinner he would still feel intense pain. Painkillers, he said, had little effect.
Initially, doctors suspected a dental issue, but later identified the root cause as a neurological disorder. Khan said his condition first surfaced on the set of the 2007 film Partner.
He said the condition is often dubbed “suicidal disease” because of its severity — patients frequently contemplate ending their lives under the agony. To treat the disease, Khan underwent Gamma Knife surgery, a complex procedure that took seven to eight hours. He revealed that medical advice had warned the surgery might only reduce his pain by 20 to 30 percent, but he was fortunate to achieve a nearly full recovery.
Salman also disclosed that besides trigeminal neuralgia, he has battled other serious health conditions, including a brain aneurysm and arteriovenous malformation (AVM).
His disclosure has sparked widespread reaction in entertainment and social circles, as fans and colleagues applauded his strength in confronting such hidden struggles.
