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Former actress Somy Ali, who made her entry into Bollywood during her teenage years, rose to fame when she caught the eye of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The duo met through a common friend and dated for about eight years. However, rumors suggest that Somy was not too fond of Salman’s drinking and aggressive behaviour. She split from the actor in 1999.
After her breakup from Salman Khan, the Pakistani actress returned to Florida, where she started a voluntary organistaion, No More Tears (NMT), to help women who have suffered abuse.
In an interview published in Mid-Day.com, Somy Ali shared her own experiences of being sexually abused at the age of five.
“I was sexually assaulted by a house-help when I was just five. When I am invited for a talk at high schools and universities in the US, I share this with the students. I believe sharing my personal experiences would encourage others to speak out and not be ashamed about being a victim,” she says.
Somy Ali recently celebrated the eight anniversary of her organistaion, (NMT) on March 27.
Returning to the topic of her former relationship with Salman Kham, Somy Ali clarified the rumour of how Salman smashed a cola bottle on her head. “No, if he had done that, I would have been hospitalised and bleeding profusely. He was not happy because I was trying alcohol for the first time, so in his frustration, he poured the drink all over the table.”
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