Lesser known facts about Somy Ali that will leave you surprised

Somy’s past affair with Salman Khan

Somy Ali was in a relationship with Salman Khan for 8 long years. Reports suggested that they broke up due to Salman's aggressive behaviour. It was even said that Salman once broke a bottle on Somy's head. However, Somy had admitted that the media reports got it all wrong. According to her, Salman had merely poured a drink all over the table as he was angered about Somy trying alcohol for the first time ever. Somy clearly denies of Salman being abusive in their relationship.

Her tragic childhood memories – Sexually Assaulted

Another shocking revelation from the actress is that she came from a Pakistani household where she had witnessed physical abuse at the age of 5 by a house-help.

Somy’s social interest activities

After a successful university career, Somy Ali has evolved into a US based human rights advocate and documentary film maker who is both passionate about educating the public and working to help solve complex global issues. Somy has been involved with woman’s rights issues in South Asia.  As a founder of both No More Tears and So-Me Designs, Somy Ali has raised awareness on immigrants being brought to the US, who are abused physically, sexually, and verbally. No More Tears has rescued 111 women since 2007 along with their children. Somy Ali’s clothing line, So-Me is found in boutiques all over the US, which takes a stand against intolerance through the aid of fashion.

Somy’s career chart after Bollywood

After featuring in a few Bollywood movies, Somy moved to the United States to obtain a degree in psychology.  She attended Nova Southeastern University in Florida. While working on her bachelor’s degree, Somy worked at a local radio station, doing talk shows on social and political issues. It was during this time that she became very interested in journalism and decided to attend the University of Miami to obtain a masters degree in print journalism. During this time, she developed an interest in documentary films and left Miami to attend the New York Film Academy.

Her take on marriage

Somy says that as per statistics,  lesser people are getting married and the divorce rate is ridiculously high. She personally believes that marriage is an institution you can’t wait to get in and once you’re in, you can’t wait to get out. 

On movies

Somy Ali says the main reason for her venturing into movies was Salman Khan. The actress at the time was mesmerised by Salman and had a huge crush on him as a teenager. The crush led her to leave Florida and move to India and join films just so she could find him and get married to him. So much for the sake of love?

Reason for the breakup

The main reason for Somy's breakup was Salman Khan's closeness to his 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' co-star Aishwarya Rai.