Salman Khan recently opened up about Dharmendra’s health, expressing deep affection and concern for the veteran actor. Salman was among the first to visit Dharmendra during his hospitalisation in Mumbai. During a press event in Qatar, when Salman was asked about the inspiration behind his fitness journey, he immediately named Dharmendra. He said, “He is like my father…I love that man, and I just hope he will come back soon,” earning loud cheers from the audience.

Dharmendra and Salman have shared a close bond for years. Dharmendra often lovingly calls Salman his “beta,” and once even said that Salman would be the perfect choice to play him in a biopic. Dharmendra was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, and Sunny Deol’s team shared that his treatment will continue at home, requesting privacy for the family during this time.

Salman Khan will be seen in Battle of Galwan, co-starring Chitrangda Singh. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film revisits the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers.