Who is Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani? The two almost got married but called it off due to...
Born into a Hindu Sindhi family, Sangeeta Bijlani began her career as a model at the age of 16. She is best known for winning the title of Femina Miss India 1980 and representing India at Miss Universe 1980. She made her acting debut in Hindi films with a lead role in the 1988 film Qatil opposite Aditya Pancholi and went on to be one of the three female leads in the 1989 blockbuster Tridev. She was also seen in films like Hathyar, Jurm, Yodha, Yugandhar, Izzat, and Lakshman Rekha. However, her popularity soared when she made headlines for her relationship with Salman Khan.
How did Salman Khan meet Sangeeta Bijlani?
During their early years in Bollywood, Salman Khan and Sangeeta Bijlani met on the set of a TV commercial. They fell in love and dated for more than eight years, making it one of his longest relationships. The couple was even set to marry in 1994, had marriage cards printed, but eventually called off the wedding. In an episode of Indian Idol 15, Bijlani said her and Salman's wedding cards were getting printed before the ceremony was called off.
Why was Salman Khan and Sangeeta Bijlani's wedding cancelled?
Sangeeta Bijlani and Salman Khan were all set to marry on May 27, 1994. Just a few days before their wedding, Salman hooked up with Somy Ali. Salman used to meet her by climbing pipes of her room. One day, when Salman was with Somy in the room, Sangeeta entered and caught them. Sangeeta and Salman broke their relationship and cancelled their wedding. Who did Sangeeta Bijlani marry?
Sangeeta married Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin in 1996 but that marriage only lasted till 2010. In order to marry Azhar, she made a significant change in her life, converted to Islam, adopted the name Ayesha Begum before their nikah.
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