Pakistani actress Somy Ali made her Bollywood debut in 1993 with the film Anth. Her film with Salman Khan, titled Buland, was never released. She appeared in a few movies, but her career wasn't very successful. Somy gained more attention for her affair with Salman Khan in the '90s. After their breakup, which lasted almost a decade, Somy disappeared from Bollywood. Recently, Lehren had a special conversation with Somy, where she openly discussed her Bollywood debut and the rumors about her affair with Govinda. She mentioned that the media often exaggerates such stories, which usually have no truth. Let’s take a look at this flashback interview with Somy Ali from Lehren. #somyali #salmankhan #salimkhan #lehrenretro #retro
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00:00And when I came to know that Om Puri ji is in the film with me, I was very excited and very nervous.
00:06But it was a good experience working with him.
00:09It's a very normal thing that if you come to this industry, you will be written about.
00:14And if the magazine people write well, then no one will buy the magazine.
00:17People are more interested in reading bad things.
00:19Negativity sells more than positive things.
00:23So, we are very happy to meet you today.
00:26So, first tell us how did you come to the film industry?
00:30I was born in Pakistan.
00:34And at the age of 10, I went to America to study.
00:38So, I used to watch Hindi films there with a lot of interest.
00:41My cousins and I used to watch Hindi films with a lot of interest.
00:44So, one day my dad called me when I finished high school.
00:47That he wants to make a Hindi film with me.
00:50With Pakistani actors as well.
00:52Because he is a producer and director in Pakistan.
00:54So, I came to Bombay to work in his film.
00:58But the government of India did not permit him to do so.
01:01So, I decided to do outside films.
01:04After that, Mr. Salim Khan called me for a film called Buland.
01:08Opposite Salman.
01:09And so, I signed that film.
01:12So, when you came to the Hindi film industry.
01:14Earlier, you knew about Pakistan.
01:17What kind of films are made there, etc.
01:20So, when you came to the Hindi film industry, what kind of welcome did you get?
01:23Very good.
01:24I mean, I don't know much about the Pakistan film industry.
01:28Because I left Pakistan in my childhood.
01:30So, and I was always attracted more towards Hindi films.
01:35Because they are better.
01:36I mean, the TV serials there are better than Pakistan's.
01:39But the Hindi films here are better.
01:41So, they were very good.
01:43Everyone here was very good.
01:45I never felt that I am from Pakistan or anything like that.
01:49Everyone treated me very well and treated me very well.
01:52So, tell me, when you came to the Hindi film industry.
01:55So, whatever films you did, which was your favorite film and why?
01:59My favorite film, I think, was Chup.
02:02Because there were no songs in it.
02:05And I don't know much about dance.
02:07So, yes.
02:09And mostly, the whole film was on me.
02:11The rest of the films, I didn't have much work in them.
02:14I mean, mainly, the heroines have 4-5 scenes and 2-3 songs.
02:19But in Chup, the whole film was based on me.
02:21The whole story revolves around me.
02:23So, I enjoyed doing that film.
02:25And when I came to know that Om Puri Ji is in the film with me.
02:29I was very excited and very nervous.
02:31But it was a good experience working with him.
02:34Swamiji, tell me, since you came to the film industry.
02:37And till now, you have always been stuck in some controversy.
02:42So, why are these controversies like this?
02:45This happens with everyone here.
02:47I don't think there is any actor or actress who is not stuck in controversies.
02:52It's a very normal thing that if you come to this industry, you will be written about.
02:56And if the magazine people write well, no one will buy the magazine.
03:00People are more interested in reading bad things.
03:02Negativity sells more than positive things.
03:06So, I am quite immune to it and I just ignore it.
03:10I can't do anything else.
03:11Initially, I used to be very worried.
03:13But now, I just ignore it.
03:17Tell me, how big is the hand of the press in increasing your controversies?
03:21It's a very big hand.
03:27Here, if you are shooting with someone.
03:29I will give you a small example.
03:30I was shooting with Govinda for the first time in my life.
03:33And I had not met him or anything.
03:35After a month, I shot with him only for one day.
03:37After a month, I read that there is an affair between Somi Ali and Govinda.
03:40And I couldn't believe it because I had never met him.
03:42I just met him once.
03:43And I shot with him only for one day.
03:45So, it's very ridiculous.
03:47All I can do is laugh at it and ignore it.
03:52Who told you this?
03:53I was not aware of this.
03:55No, it's not my last film.
03:57You never know what happens in this place.
04:00But, I'd rather be quiet on this.
04:03You wait and watch.
04:05What do you love the most?
04:06What or who?
04:07What do you love the most?
04:10My friends.
04:12What do you hate the most?
04:13I hate a lot of things.
04:16I hate people who lie.
04:22I hate dishonest people.
04:24I think my first shooting.
04:26My first day of shooting with Sanjay Dutt.
04:28And I was extremely nervous.
04:29And he was very sweet.
04:31And he was trying to relax me.
04:32And I was still nervous though.
04:34If you see my first song.
04:36My first shooting was with a song.
04:38Dil Toh Khoya Hai with Sanju.
04:39And I was really scared.
04:41But I can never forget that.
04:42Is your worst experience in life?
04:44I don't think anything has been really worst.
04:46I mean any experience has been really worst.
04:48I think everyday with each and every experience.
04:53You can better yourself as a human being.
04:55And you learn.
04:56So, I don't think anything is bad.
04:58Your best asset?
04:59I think myself deep down inside.
05:02What kind of a person I am.
05:04My heart.
05:05Your belief in God?
05:06Yeah.
05:07I mean I'm religious.
05:09I'm not a fanatic.
05:10But yeah I'm religious.
05:12I mean I do believe in God.
05:14And usually my prayers come true.
05:15Your favorite Hindi film?
05:17Dil Wale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
05:18I liked a lot.
05:19I enjoyed it.
05:20And Kabhi Kabhi was a beautiful film.
05:24I liked that.
05:25Your favorite perfume?
05:26Safari.
05:27Obsession.
05:29Yeah.
05:30The ideal man whom you would like to marry?
05:32It's very difficult to find someone.
05:34Who is exactly the way you want him to be.
05:36So, I guess when you don't have someone like that.
05:39And you have someone who is somewhere close.
05:42Then I think it's okay.
05:44Ideal man would be someone who is honest.
05:46Who has got a good sense of humor.
05:48Who is good looking.
05:49And at the same time looks are not important.
05:52Because you have to grow old with the person.
05:54But yeah.
05:56Someone who can make me laugh.
05:57And your message to your fans?
05:59I would say don't give up in life.
06:01Ever.
06:02On anything.
06:03I mean if you want to make it in any profession.
06:05Not just acting.
06:06Keep going for it.
06:08Don't give up.
06:09And I am talking from experience.
06:11Eventually you will make it.
06:13And you will get it.
06:16Well, we wish you all the best.
06:18In your career and in your future plans.