Salman Khan turned emotional as he spoke about the man who inspired his fitness long before he became a gym icon in the 1990s. During a media chat before his Da-Bangg Tour in Qatar, he said that his true inspiration has always been Dharmendra.
Salman Khan Declares His Love For Father-Figure Dharmendra
Fans often credit Salman for starting the fitness wave in Bollywood. But Salman made it clear that he only followed the path Dharmendra had set. On stage, he said, “Mere aane se pehle ek hi shaks the woh hain Dharam ji.” He also added, “He is my father, that’s the end. I love that man and I just hope that he will come back.”
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Dharmendra also shares the same warmth for Salman. He has praised him many times in the past. Not too long ago, he lovingly called Salman his “third son.”
Their sweet connection went viral again when an old Bigg Boss clip resurfaced. In the video, Dharmendra looks at Salman and says, “Waise main toh kahunga, yeh mera beta hai. Mere teen bete hain – teeno jazbaati hain, khuddar hain, transparent hain. Par yeh mujh par thoda zyada gaya hai.” Bobby Deol stood beside them and smiled as the audience enjoyed the moment.
Dharmendra also joked about their similar fun-loving personalities. He said, “Kyunki yeh rangeen mizaaj hai aur meri tarah thumka bhi lagata hai.”
Salman Visited Dharmendra In Hospital
Earlier this month, Salman was seen outside Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, where Dharmendra was admitted. The 89-year-old star had been under medical care, and news about his health worried fans across the country.
Dharmendra was discharged on November 12 and is resting at home. Sunny Deol’s team shared a statement and asked for privacy during his recovery. It said, “Mr Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home. We kindly request the media and the public to refrain from any further speculation and to respect his and the family’s privacy during this time. We appreciate everyone’s love, prayers, and good wishes for his continued recovery, good health, and long life. Please respect him because he loves you.”
On the work front, Salman is busy with his upcoming war film Battle of Galwan. He is also hosting the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 19. Talking about Dharmendra, he will be see in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis soon.
