Salman Khan Reflects on Prison, Hard Work, and Discipline: “I Couldn’t Do Anything About It

Ziya Khan February 10, 2025Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Salman Khan recently made his first-ever podcast appearance on Dumb Biryani, hosted by his nephew Arhaan Khan, where he opened up about his life experiences, including his time in prison. The candid conversation offered fans a rare glimpse into the superstar’s personal and professional journey, making it one of the most talked-about podcast episodes.

Reflecting on his life, Salman spoke about resilience and discipline. He shared, “I am tired? No, get up. No matter how tired you are. ‘I don’t get sleep.’ Don’t sleep. Do something; you’ll automatically go to sleep. I sleep for an hour or two, and once a month, I sleep for seven hours.” The Dabangg star highlighted the importance of hard work and persistence, explaining that excuses like needing more sleep only hinder success.Speaking about his prison experience, Salman shared, “Somedays, I’ll get a five-minute break between shots, so I’ll sleep on the chair. In places where I cannot do anything, like when I was in jail, I slept. I couldn’t do anything about it…

When it comes to your work or family, the effort you have to keep putting in—you just need to be there for them.”Salman Khan’s imprisonment stemmed from the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, for which he served time in Jodhpur jail in 2006 and 2018. Both times, he was released on bail after spending a few days in prison.Looking ahead, Salman will return to the big screen in AR Murugadoss’ Sikandar alongside Rashmika Mandanna, scheduled for an Eid release this year. He will also feature in the much-anticipated Kick 2 later this year, continuing his streak of high-profile projects. Fans eagerly await these releases as Salman remains one of Bollywood’s most enduring stars.