Bollywood’s Bhaijaan, Salman Khan, is known for his larger-than-life persona, but when it comes to his watch collection, he’s dropping a truth bomb. The superstar, often spotted flaunting high-end timepieces worth crores, has now revealed that most of those watches aren’t his at all. In a recent interview, Salman spilled the beans on the only watch he truly owns – and it comes with a heartwarming backstory involving his father, Salim Khan.
The Only Watch That Matters
Salman Khan shared that the Rolex he wears today is the only watch he can call his own. And this isn’t just any watch – it’s the same one he gifted to his father years ago. The actor revealed that this timepiece holds immense sentimental value because it was his first major purchase for his dad. But here’s the kicker: Salman didn’t even have enough money to buy it at the time.
According to the actor, the Rolex cost around Rs 9 lakh, but he only had Rs 4 lakh in his pocket. Determined to gift it to his father, he borrowed the remaining amount and promised to repay it over the next few months. Talk about dedication, yaar!
When Salim Khan Got His First Rolex
When Salman presented the watch to his father, the legendary screenwriter Salim Khan wasn’t exactly thrilled. In fact, he questioned why his son was splurging so much before establishing himself in the industry. But once he saw the watch, Salim Khan couldn’t help but appreciate its beauty, calling it a piece of jewellery. Over the years, the Rolex became a treasured family heirloom.
Eventually, the watch found its way back to Salman when he started wearing watches again after a long break. Now, he says, that Rolex is the only one he truly owns. The rest? Just borrowed bling.
Borrowed Bling and Upcoming Projects
Salman dismissed rumours of owning a massive luxury watch collection, admitting that most of the expensive watches people see him wearing belong to his friends. He often borrows them, wears them for a while, and then returns them. So next time you spot Bhaijaan rocking a Patek Philippe or an Audemars Piguet, remember – it’s probably on loan!
On the work front, Salman is gearing up for his next release, Maatrubhumi, co-starring Chitrangada Singh. He’s also busy with a new film directed by Vamshi Paidipally, featuring Nayanthara as the female lead. With all this drama on screen and off, Salman’s watch revelations are just another reason to love the man – humble, emotional, and always full of surprises.