Sohail Khan Reveals Salman Khan's 'Warning' For Alliance; Says 'Industry Clout' Won't Help Him In The Show

Sohail Khan recently confirmed that he is about to enter Prime Video’s new show, Alliance, as a contestant. This has significantly increased public interest in the project. Now, Sohail has reflected on his decision to make his reality TV debut and said that he wants to show the world that he is more than just Salman Khan’s brother.

Sohail Khan said, as quoted by Hindustan Times, “In the show, there’s no family name to lean on. No industry clout. It’s just me, my mind, and how I play the game.” He adds, ”If people walk away seeing a side of me they didn’t expect, good. That’s exactly why I’m here.”

He revealed that he never thought he could be on a reality show as a contestant, having watched Salman Khan host Bigg Boss. “I’ve seen what it takes,

the energy, the drama, the emotional toll. And I always thought, ‘That’s his space, not mine’,” he said.

Sohail added, “Salman’s show is about personalities, conflicts and emotions. But this one is fundamentally different. It’s a game of the mind. Strategy. Outwitting people without them knowing they’ve been outwitted. That challenge appealed to me in a way nothing else has.”

He also revealed Salman Khan’s reaction to his participation and said, “He was intrigued. And then he said, ‘You sure you know what you’re getting into?’ Which, knowing him, is both a warning and a blessing. I’ll take it.”

Sohail was also asked what it would look like if the Khan family entered a reality show. “The leader is obviously Salman…. He walks into any room, and it reorganises itself around him,” he said, adding, “The peacemaker would probably be Arbaaz (Khan, actor-director). He listens, mediates and keeps everyone grounded.”

He added, “And the master strategist? I’d say me, but honestly, it might be my mother (Salma Khan). She’s been managing this family for decades. Three sons, three different personalities, three different egos. If that’s not master-level strategy, I don’t know what is.”

Fans are excited to see how Sohail showcases his personality on the show. New episodes of Alliance drop daily on Amazon Prime Video at 12 noon.