‘Dharmendra is my father, just hope he will come back,’ Salman Khan calls Dharmendra his ‘inspiration’. Watch

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Salman’s father Salim Khan and Dharmendra share a long association. Salim wrote one of the most popular films of Dharmendra’s career, Sholay, along with Javed Akhtar. The actor was also a part of Salim-Javed’s other films like Seeta Aur Geeta, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Chacha Bhatija. Salim also offered Dharmendra the lead role in Zanjeer, and the actor bought the concept for Rs 2,500, however, he had to step out of the project.

On Monday, Salman, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan Govinda, and many others paid a visit to the 89-year-old actor. Later, when the actor was discharged and came back home, his Sholay and Chupke Chupke co-star Amitabh Bachchan also paid him a visit.

Dharmendra was discharged from Breach Candy hospital on November 12. The actor is now recovering at his home. On November 13, his wife Hema Malini told Rediff that his children were having “sleepless” nights but they were glad that he was back home. Hema shared, “Dharamji’s health is a matter of great concern for us. His children are sleepless. I can’t afford to be weak, too many responsibilities. But yes, I am happy he’s back home.” She said that this was not an easy time for her and concluded by saying, “We are relieved he is out of hospital. He needs to be among the people he loves. Baki toh sab upar wale ke haath mein hai (Everything else is in the hands of the Almighty). Please pray for us.”

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