"I haven't spoken to him in years": Somy Ali breaks her silence on ex-flame Salman Khan

Somy Ali, who starred in a string of Bollywood movies in the nineties, spoke to Times of India about her experiences in the industry.

Best known for movies like Anth, Krishan Avatar, Yaar Gaddar and Teesra Kaun?, Somy came to India hoping to marry Salman Khan. In the interview, she talks about having no knowledge or passion for acting, and skipping rehearsals.

Somy, currently doing humanitarian work, has no plans of returning to Bollywood. Somy is, in fact, glad she left the industry.

A few years later, she found her true calling with her organisation, No More Tears, which helps people who are mentally or physically abused.

Recently, Somy talked about her former flame Salman Khan and revealed if she plans to return back to showbiz.

Somy told the tabloid that she is not in touch with Salman Khan. The former actress was quoted as saying, "I haven't spoken to Salman in many years, and I think that's the best way to go about things.

When people come into our life, we learn from them - what we should do and what we shouldn't. And there's a time when you should move on. However, I respect him for his foundation, and I have heard that they do phenomenal work. I did meet his mom, Salma aunty, who is among my favourite people in this world, when she was in Miami two years ago. It was wonderful to catch up with her."

Talking about what made her return back to US post her breakup with Salman, the Anth actress revealed, "In December of 1999, I decided to return to the US. The reason primarily was that the relationship had become very unhealthy. Keep in mind that I had dropped out of ninth grade, and had no education. I was yearning to go back and finish my education.

She continued, "Once I returned to Miami, I got a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have a certificate as a victim advocate, so I am trained to work with people who have faced abuse. I also have a master's degree in broadcast journalism."At the age of 16, Somy had came to Mumbai from Miami to marry her 'teenage crush' Salman Khan. "It was 1991 and I was 16. I saw Maine Pyar Kiya, and I went, 'I have to marry this guy!' I told my mom that I am going to India tomorrow. She, of course, sent me off to my room, but I kept pleading that I have to go to India and marry this guy - Salman Khan. That night, I had a dream that I have to go marry Salman because he is going to be my saviour.