On June 21, 2025, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, aged 59, revealed on The Great Indian Kapil Show in Mumbai that he is battling serious health conditions, including a brain aneurysm and arteriovenous malformation (AVM), alongside trigeminal neuralgia and fractured ribs. Prompted by host Kapil Sharma’s question about marriage, Khan shared his struggles, highlighting his resilience in continuing work.
Why is this significant? His candidness sheds light on serious neurological conditions, raising public awareness. How do these conditions affect him? Let’s explore.
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Understanding Brain Aneurysm
A brain aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in a weakened blood vessel wall in the brain, often symptomless until it ruptures. If it bursts, it can cause a life-threatening hemorrhagic stroke, leading to severe headaches, blurred vision, or loss of consciousness. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, aneurysms are more common in older adults and can be managed with monitoring or surgery if detected early. Khan’s ability to work despite this condition underscores his determination but highlights the risks of untreated aneurysms.
What is AV malformation?
An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare, abnormal tangle of blood vessels where arteries connect directly to veins, bypassing capillaries. This disrupts normal blood flow and oxygen delivery, potentially causing seizures, headaches, or brain hemorrhage. Per the Mayo Clinic, brain AVMs can lead to stroke or brain damage if they rupture. Treatment options include surgery, embolization, or watchful waiting for small, asymptomatic AVMs. Khan’s ongoing work despite AVM reflects both his resilience and the condition’s variable severity.
Salman’s Resilience and Public Impact
Khan’s disclosure, made casually while discussing marriage and wealth, reveals the physical toll of his high-energy career, including action sequences for films like Sikandar. His health battles, first shared in 2017 regarding trigeminal neuralgia, highlight the silent struggles of public figures. By speaking out, Khan raises awareness about neurological conditions, encouraging early diagnosis and treatment.
-By Manoj H