Nerve disorder pain was like electric shock: Salman Khan

Salman Khan was in pain for four years but competitive box office pressure combined with fans' expectations that have only grown since he delivered three back to back hits have forced Salman Khan to suppress a nerve disorder for four years.

The disarming attitude of superstar Salman Khan is visible once again. The acclaimed actor, who is currently taking rest after an eight hour long surgery for the nerve disorder called 'Trigeminal Neuralgia', is all set to resume shooting for his upcoming films. The actor has revealed that he was under severe pain since four years but did not disclose it due to the care for fans' concerns.

The protagonist of latest superhit Bodyguard said," I did not want people to know about the surgery as my fans get worried, but the news spread and everybody got concerned about how serious the ailment was."

Presently under the vigilance of doctors in New Jersey, USA, Salman Khan said, "The pain might go in six months or it may take three to four years, it depends. I will have to come back again for check-up."

The lead actor of forthcomings as Ek Tha Tiger and Sher Khan revealed the inception of the problem and said," The problem started while I was working on 'Partner' (2007). A part of my forehead used to pain, as if somebody had applied electric shock in the area. Gradually the pain extended to my cheek and then throughout the filming of 'Veer' my right jaw pained."

"Its a nerve problem called Trigeminal Neuralgia, which causes this pain. This nerve originates in the brain and is divided into three parts of the face", added Khan.

Salman Khan's next film Ek Tha Tiger is a Yash Raj Films production and is scheduled to hit the theaters next year. Sher Khan, a Sohail Khan film, is also waiting for his return to complete the shooting. (With additional information from PTI)

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