Salman Khan shares childhood experiences of unseen presence at Galaxy Apartments

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has shared an unusual account from his early years living in the family home at Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai. Speaking during the opening episode of the ninth season of the popular talk show 'Koffee With Karan', the actor recalled sensing an unexplained presence in his room, an experience he described as being constantly accompanied by something he could neither see nor identify.The conversation was initiated by host Karan Johar, who recounted visiting the Khan family residence while discussing the script for the film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. Johar noted his surprise at the modest size of the room Salman occupied, which contained only a bed and a cupboard despite the actor’s rising fame at the time. Reflecting on those years, Salman explained that he never felt comfortable staying in the room by himself, as he consistently felt that someone was nearby."I stayed there with somebody jisko maine kabhi dekha hi nahi hai, sirf suna hai, sirf mehsoos kiya hai peeche," Salman said. The actor described several specific, recurring incidents that fueled his belief in a presence within the room. He recounted instances where the lights would switch on and off independently, and music would begin to play without any external intervention. Furthermore, he mentioned that cupboards would often open unexpectedly, and he would hear noises as if someone were fidgeting with them from inside the bathroom.When prompted by Johar to clarify if he considered the room to be haunted, Salman was measured in his description, opting to define the experience as a lingering feeling of someone else's presence rather than an overtly paranormal event. He noted that even when he was playing billiards outside the room, he would hear sounds emanating from within. Despite these unsettling sensory experiences, the actor emphasized that he never felt "freaked out" or genuinely threatened, as he believed the presence was harmless.Salman recalled that the sensations were particularly prominent whenever he played music in the room. On such occasions, he often felt as though an invisible entity was standing directly behind him. He shared that he would sometimes address the room by asking what the presence wanted to hear, before playing a track and leaving the space. The anecdote took a humorous turn when the actor revealed his cheeky response to the mysterious situation. He told the show host that his only request to the unseen visitor was that if they were a "really beautiful woman," they should reveal themselves to him. The comment drew laughter from the audience and the host, lightening the tone of the recollection.The Khan family has been associated with Galaxy Apartments since the 1970s, with Salman occupying a small residence within the building during the 1990s. Beyond these personal reflections, the actor also touched upon his future professional commitments. He is expected to appear in the patriotic war drama 'Maatrubhumi', a project centered on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, which is slated for a late 2026 release. Additionally, he is attached to a project tentatively titled 'Monster' or 'SVC63', which is projected to arrive during the Eid festival in 2027.