Actress Elli AvrRam, who hails from Sweden, first appeared on Indian television in Bigg Boss 7 in 2013. That same year, she made her Hindi film debut with Mickey Virus. During her early years, Elli was often rumored to be part of Salman Khan’s camp. Now, in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, she has opened up about her bond with Salman and how he supported her in the industry. Talking about her equation with Salman, Elli said, "I have been in touch with Salman. In fact, I recently met him after many years at Ganpati. I am actually very bad at being in touch. I live in my bubble, and I am focused on so many things I want to do. I work on myself a lot. There are so many things you need to control and take care of, living alone in a different country that functions very differently from the country you were born in and grew up in with your parents. Suddenly, you are here all independent and alone, and you have to figure out life. I have been very bad at asking for help, even from my dad. I like to do everything on my own, but it's difficult. " Also Read: Ashish Chanchlani says Elli AvrRam is ‘difficult to work with’: ‘Can never date her’ "What I am extremely grateful for when it comes to Salman and the fondness he has had for me is that he is very protective of his people. I do believe he has been like an angel in my life. In all my years in the industry, from what I have understood, when it comes to a lot of other girls and what they have experienced in the industry, it's been extremely shocking for me to hear. And I somehow understood that a lot of people are scared of Salman Khan, so they don't dare to misbehave. That's been a beautiful protection and I am very grateful for that," Elli she added. On the work front, Elli AvrRam was last seen in the music video of "Zaar Zaar". Earlier this year, she made headlines after her photos with content creator Ashish Chanchlani went viral.