Sohail Khan Issues Apology After Riding Bike Without Helmet, Explains Claustrophobia | Viral Video
Actor and producer Sohail Khan has issued a public apology after a video of him riding a high-end motorcycle in Mumbai without a helmet went viral, drawing widespread criticism online. The clip, filmed in the Bandra area, showed him on his ₹17 lakh bike, prompting concerns over road safety and adherence to traffic rules in a city known for heavy traffic and frequent accidents.
Addressing the backlash on Instagram, Sohail acknowledged his mistake and urged fellow riders to always wear helmets. He wrote, “I would like to request all the bike riders please wear helmets. I avoid wearing them at times as I feel claustrophobic, but that’s no excuse to not wear one. Riding has always been my passion since childhood. It began with BMX cycles, and now I ride bikes. I mostly ride late nights when there is not much traffic to cut risks that too, at a slow pace and with my car following me."
Sohail further reassured both fans and traffic authorities that he would take road safety seriously from now on. “I assure fellow riders that I will make a genuine effort to overcome my claustrophobia and wear a helmet, so please bear with me. My sincere apologies to the traffic authorities, and I assure them that I will follow all the rules henceforth. I salute all the riders for wearing their helmets at all times despite the discomfort as it is necessary for our safety. It is better to be safe than sorry. Once again, I am really sorry.”
The incident has reignited a broader conversation about celebrity responsibility and safe riding practices. Fans and critics alike noted that even seasoned actors like Sohail need to set the right example on public roads.
On the personal front, Sohail, born on December 20, 1969, was married to fashion designer Seema Sajdeh for 24 years before their divorce in 2022. The couple continues to co-parent their two sons, Nirvan and Yohan. Sohail works primarily in Hindi cinema, producing films under his banner, Sohail Khan Productions. He is the younger brother of actors Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan, and sibling to Alvira Khan Agnihotri.
With his apology and promise to follow rules, Sohail hopes to turn this controversy into a reminder for all riders: safety must always come first.
Addressing the backlash on Instagram, Sohail acknowledged his mistake and urged fellow riders to always wear helmets. He wrote, “I would like to request all the bike riders please wear helmets. I avoid wearing them at times as I feel claustrophobic, but that’s no excuse to not wear one. Riding has always been my passion since childhood. It began with BMX cycles, and now I ride bikes. I mostly ride late nights when there is not much traffic to cut risks that too, at a slow pace and with my car following me."
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Sohail further reassured both fans and traffic authorities that he would take road safety seriously from now on. “I assure fellow riders that I will make a genuine effort to overcome my claustrophobia and wear a helmet, so please bear with me. My sincere apologies to the traffic authorities, and I assure them that I will follow all the rules henceforth. I salute all the riders for wearing their helmets at all times despite the discomfort as it is necessary for our safety. It is better to be safe than sorry. Once again, I am really sorry.”
The incident has reignited a broader conversation about celebrity responsibility and safe riding practices. Fans and critics alike noted that even seasoned actors like Sohail need to set the right example on public roads.
On the personal front, Sohail, born on December 20, 1969, was married to fashion designer Seema Sajdeh for 24 years before their divorce in 2022. The couple continues to co-parent their two sons, Nirvan and Yohan. Sohail works primarily in Hindi cinema, producing films under his banner, Sohail Khan Productions. He is the younger brother of actors Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan, and sibling to Alvira Khan Agnihotri.
With his apology and promise to follow rules, Sohail hopes to turn this controversy into a reminder for all riders: safety must always come first.
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