Celebrity photographer Avinash Gowariker recalls living in Salman Khan’s Galaxy apartment and sharing the same room as Sohail Khan until his marriage during his struggling days.
Salman’s Generosity Inherited from Salim Khan
In conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Avinash shared that he has countless stories from his time at Galaxy Apartments, highlighting that Salman Khan’s generosity comes from his father, Salim Khan. According to Avinash, the open-heartedness Salman shows is deeply rooted in the values instilled by Salim Khan. He emphasized that Salim Khan has always kept the doors of Galaxy open for people, and that spirit of kindness has been passed down to his children, including Salman. Avinash also mentioned how, in the early stages of his career, he didn't even have a place to stay, but Salman's willingness to help others was evident from the start.
A Tough Time in Avinash’s Early Career
Avinash further revealed that during a tough period in his life, when his parents had moved to Pune and he was living in a small 10-by-10-foot chawl room with just a Kinetic Honda scooter, he found himself frequently moving from one rented place to another. At one point, he had nowhere to stay. When he shared this with Salman Khan, his immediate response was to invite him to stay at his home, offering Sohail's room. Avinash was deeply touched by this gesture, acknowledging the generosity not just of Salman, but of Sohail as well, who allowed him to stay. He also mentioned that Salim Khan had always opened his doors to people, and it wasn’t a grand mansion but a humble home where family and friends were always welcome.
A Humble Home, Not a Mansion
He also shared that Galaxy Apartments might seem like just another building, but the generosity of its inhabitants was immense. He emphasized that, at the time, he was just a struggling photographer from a simple middle-class background with no connections or ties to the family. Salman Khan, however, took a liking to him, and that was enough for the family to open their doors. Avinash reflected on how these gestures, though often talked about casually, were significant acts of kindness, especially considering the pressure the family was under. He stayed with them for a long time, grateful for their unwavering support.
Gratitude and Reflection on Salman’s Superstardom
In conclusion, Avinash mentioned that there was some debate about how long he stayed at Galaxy Apartments, with Sohail recalling it as a few years, while he himself believed it was only a few months. Regardless, he stayed there until Sohail’s wedding night, after which he had to move out. Avinash expressed deep gratitude for the generosity shown by the family, especially during the height of Salman’s superstardom. He humbly acknowledged that such selfless gestures were rare, and felt blessed by the kindness they showed him, feeling that it was a reward for doing something right in life.
Salman’s Generosity Inherited from Salim Khan
In conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Avinash shared that he has countless stories from his time at Galaxy Apartments, highlighting that Salman Khan’s generosity comes from his father, Salim Khan. According to Avinash, the open-heartedness Salman shows is deeply rooted in the values instilled by Salim Khan. He emphasized that Salim Khan has always kept the doors of Galaxy open for people, and that spirit of kindness has been passed down to his children, including Salman. Avinash also mentioned how, in the early stages of his career, he didn't even have a place to stay, but Salman's willingness to help others was evident from the start.
A Tough Time in Avinash’s Early Career
Avinash further revealed that during a tough period in his life, when his parents had moved to Pune and he was living in a small 10-by-10-foot chawl room with just a Kinetic Honda scooter, he found himself frequently moving from one rented place to another. At one point, he had nowhere to stay. When he shared this with Salman Khan, his immediate response was to invite him to stay at his home, offering Sohail's room. Avinash was deeply touched by this gesture, acknowledging the generosity not just of Salman, but of Sohail as well, who allowed him to stay. He also mentioned that Salim Khan had always opened his doors to people, and it wasn’t a grand mansion but a humble home where family and friends were always welcome.
A Humble Home, Not a Mansion
He also shared that Galaxy Apartments might seem like just another building, but the generosity of its inhabitants was immense. He emphasized that, at the time, he was just a struggling photographer from a simple middle-class background with no connections or ties to the family. Salman Khan, however, took a liking to him, and that was enough for the family to open their doors. Avinash reflected on how these gestures, though often talked about casually, were significant acts of kindness, especially considering the pressure the family was under. He stayed with them for a long time, grateful for their unwavering support.
Gratitude and Reflection on Salman’s Superstardom
In conclusion, Avinash mentioned that there was some debate about how long he stayed at Galaxy Apartments, with Sohail recalling it as a few years, while he himself believed it was only a few months. Regardless, he stayed there until Sohail’s wedding night, after which he had to move out. Avinash expressed deep gratitude for the generosity shown by the family, especially during the height of Salman’s superstardom. He humbly acknowledged that such selfless gestures were rare, and felt blessed by the kindness they showed him, feeling that it was a reward for doing something right in life.
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