Salim Khan, father of Bollywood star Salman Khan, revealed in Mumbai on that his family does not eat beef despite being Muslim. The veteran screenwriter explained that Prophet Mohammed forbade beef consumption, stating cow's milk is a substitute for mother's milk. Khan said most Muslims eat beef as it's the cheapest meat. He also shared memories of his interfaith marriage to Salma Khan 60 years ago, recalling how they performed both Hindu and Muslim wedding rituals. Khan emphasized he has lived among Hindus his whole life and celebrated Hindu festivals even before marriage. (Updated 10 Sep 2025, 14:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Salim Khan, father of Bollywood star Salman Khan, revealed in Mumbai on that his family does not eat beef despite being Muslim
- The veteran screenwriter explained that Prophet Mohammed forbade beef consumption, stating cow's milk is a substitute for mother's milk
- Khan said most Muslims eat beef as it's the cheapest meat