'I feel claustrophobic...': Sohail apologizes for riding bike without helmet
What's the story
Actor-producer Sohail Khan recently found himself in hot water after a video of him riding a high-end motorcycle without a helmet went viral. The clip, which was widely circulated on social media, showed him riding his ₹17L Bucati bike in Bandra, Mumbai. This sparked concerns over road safety and adherence to traffic rules. In response to the backlash, Khan has now issued a public apology and addressed the issue via an Instagram post.
Apology
'I avoid wearing them at times as I feel claustrophobic'
In his Instagram post, Khan acknowledged his actions were wrong and urged other riders to prioritize safety. He admitted to struggling with wearing helmets due to claustrophobia but said that was no excuse for not wearing one. "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."
Safety pledge
Khan's commitment to road safety
Khan further assured his fellow riders and traffic authorities that he would make a conscious effort to follow the rules going forward. "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."
Background
Khan's biking passion and personal life
Khan shared his long-standing interest in biking, which he says dates back to his childhood. He mostly rides late at night when there is less traffic and with a car following him. On the personal front, Khan was earlier married to fashion designer Seema Sajdeh. The couple got married in 1998 but announced their separation after 24 years of marriage and were officially divorced in 2022. They co-parent their two sons, Nirvan and Yohan.