Sohail Khan says he was sexually assaulted as a child, confided in his father
On Alliance, Sohail Khan told fellow contestants he was sexually harassed as a child and stayed silent for years. His disclosure underscored why he urges his children to speak up and why the show has left him emotional.
Actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan became emotional in the latest episode of Prime Video reality show Alliance, where his team topped the leaderboard this week. While the show has featured his lighter side through celebrations and dance after wins, the episode also included a personal disclosure as he said he was sexually harassed as a child and did not speak about it for years.
Sohail spoke about the incident during a conversation with Arslan Goni, Ruhee Dosani and Aly Goni. He said the experience shaped how he speaks to his children, and that he has always told them never to feel shy or embarrassed about speaking up if someone bullies them.
Speaking against ragging, Sohail said he had also faced sexual harassment when he was young. He said, "I was sexually harassed by somebody when I was young and I kept that within me for years. When I grew up and became an adult, I confided in my father. I told him, 'Daddy, this happened to me.' He said, 'Son, you kept this inside you for so many years.' I said, 'I am so sorry, but I was so embarrassed to say it.' I was not at fault, but I felt ashamed. So I keep telling my children, no matter what happens, tell me everything."
In the same episode, Sohail also said he misses his family and broke down while talking about them. He told host Kunal Kemmu that although he has judged and hosted reality shows in the past, he had never fully understood the pressure contestants face until taking part in Alliance. According to Sohail, the show taught him something he had not learnt in 55 years.
The show recently also reunited Sohail with his former wife, Seema Sajdeh, who entered the competition as a wildcard contestant. Their reunion went viral, with viewers noting the cordial bond they continue to share. Since entering the house, Seema has been seen guiding Sohail in the game and encouraging him to be more active.
Alliance is a reality series on Prime Video in which strategy is as important as strength. Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, it features well-known personalities competing in physical challenges, social gameplay and unexpected twists. Two contestants are eliminated every week, while new wildcard entrants join the competition. Last week, Seema Sajdeh and Aly Goni entered the house as wildcards. The show streams on Prime Video, with new episodes released daily at 12 noon.
Actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan became emotional in the latest episode of Prime Video reality show Alliance, where his team topped the leaderboard this week. While the show has featured his lighter side through celebrations and dance after wins, the episode also included a personal disclosure as he said he was sexually harassed as a child and did not speak about it for years.
Sohail spoke about the incident during a conversation with Arslan Goni, Ruhee Dosani and Aly Goni. He said the experience shaped how he speaks to his children, and that he has always told them never to feel shy or embarrassed about speaking up if someone bullies them.
Speaking against ragging, Sohail said he had also faced sexual harassment when he was young. He said, "I was sexually harassed by somebody when I was young and I kept that within me for years. When I grew up and became an adult, I confided in my father. I told him, 'Daddy, this happened to me.' He said, 'Son, you kept this inside you for so many years.' I said, 'I am so sorry, but I was so embarrassed to say it.' I was not at fault, but I felt ashamed. So I keep telling my children, no matter what happens, tell me everything."
In the same episode, Sohail also said he misses his family and broke down while talking about them. He told host Kunal Kemmu that although he has judged and hosted reality shows in the past, he had never fully understood the pressure contestants face until taking part in Alliance. According to Sohail, the show taught him something he had not learnt in 55 years.
The show recently also reunited Sohail with his former wife, Seema Sajdeh, who entered the competition as a wildcard contestant. Their reunion went viral, with viewers noting the cordial bond they continue to share. Since entering the house, Seema has been seen guiding Sohail in the game and encouraging him to be more active.
Alliance is a reality series on Prime Video in which strategy is as important as strength. Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, it features well-known personalities competing in physical challenges, social gameplay and unexpected twists. Two contestants are eliminated every week, while new wildcard entrants join the competition. Last week, Seema Sajdeh and Aly Goni entered the house as wildcards. The show streams on Prime Video, with new episodes released daily at 12 noon.
Actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan became emotional in the latest episode of Prime Video reality show Alliance, where his team topped the leaderboard this week. While the show has featured his lighter side through celebrations and dance after wins, the episode also included a personal disclosure as he said he was sexually harassed as a child and did not speak about it for years.
Sohail spoke about the incident during a conversation with Arslan Goni, Ruhee Dosani and Aly Goni. He said the experience shaped how he speaks to his children, and that he has always told them never to feel shy or embarrassed about speaking up if someone bullies them.
Speaking against ragging, Sohail said he had also faced sexual harassment when he was young. He said, "I was sexually harassed by somebody when I was young and I kept that within me for years. When I grew up and became an adult, I confided in my father. I told him, 'Daddy, this happened to me.' He said, 'Son, you kept this inside you for so many years.' I said, 'I am so sorry, but I was so embarrassed to say it.' I was not at fault, but I felt ashamed. So I keep telling my children, no matter what happens, tell me everything."
In the same episode, Sohail also said he misses his family and broke down while talking about them. He told host Kunal Kemmu that although he has judged and hosted reality shows in the past, he had never fully understood the pressure contestants face until taking part in Alliance. According to Sohail, the show taught him something he had not learnt in 55 years.
The show recently also reunited Sohail with his former wife, Seema Sajdeh, who entered the competition as a wildcard contestant. Their reunion went viral, with viewers noting the cordial bond they continue to share. Since entering the house, Seema has been seen guiding Sohail in the game and encouraging him to be more active.
Alliance is a reality series on Prime Video in which strategy is as important as strength. Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, it features well-known personalities competing in physical challenges, social gameplay and unexpected twists. Two contestants are eliminated every week, while new wildcard entrants join the competition. Last week, Seema Sajdeh and Aly Goni entered the house as wildcards. The show streams on Prime Video, with new episodes released daily at 12 noon.
