Bollywood actor Salman Khan says multiple health problems and injuries affected his fitness, especially during the 2016 film Sultan. Speaking on Koffee with Karan 9, he describes a period when his physical appearance changed and says it was “unfair” to fans who expected him to look a certain way.

Across reports, Khan lists issues including a broken head sensation, hernia-related problems, a shoulder injury, and other ailments he links to his work on Sultan. He also references trigeminal neuralgia and an aneurysm, along with knee and back issues, describing how these challenges affected his ability to maintain his usual physicality. He frames his current discipline and lifestyle adjustments as part of coping with the setbacks.

The outlets also note that Khan addresses criticism and trolling about his appearance during his time on Bigg Boss 20, responding that while his physique has changed, the earlier condition was not a justification for how he looked at the time. He continues to discuss upcoming professional projects while focusing on maintaining fitness for fans.