Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan shared pictures with his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, on social media on Thursday, expressing his admiration for him and saying that God had been kind to his family.
In the pictures, the father-son duo can be seen posing together in cowboy hats. Salman described his father as the “real monster” and reflected on his age and the bond they share.
Sharing the photographs, Salman wrote, “Howdy partner hee haw at 91 at 1 having one, baap baap hota hai, he is the real monster, hum sab ke baap mein hai dum Vande Mataram. Ek aur din nahi hota ek aur din kam hota hai, u guys get it? God’s been kind ..”
Salman Khan Shares Heartfelt Message for His Father
Salman shares a close bond with his father and has often spoken about the values and upbringing he received from him. Salim Khan’s guidance has played an important role in shaping the actor’s personality and approach to life.
The latest social media post offered a glimpse of their relationship, with Salman expressing gratitude for his father’s presence and well-being.
Salim Khan’s Legendary Partnership With Javed Akhtar
Salim Khan is one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated screenwriters and is best known for his iconic partnership with Javed Akhtar. Together, the duo wrote several landmark films, including Sholay, Deewaar, Zanjeer and Don.
Their work helped shape mainstream Hindi cinema, earning them a lasting place in the industry’s history.
Salim Khan’s Hospitalisation Earlier This Year
Earlier this year, Salim Khan’s hospitalisation raised concern within the Khan family. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital in February and remained under medical observation.
Salman’s younger brother, actor Sohail Khan, later recalled the difficult period during his appearance on the reality show Alliance.
Sohail said their father had slipped into a semi-coma while in hospital and that he had stayed beside him during the ordeal. Recalling the moment doctors warned the family that they might lose Salim, Sohail described the emotional impact of the news.
“My heart sank,” Sohail recalled, explaining how deeply the possibility of losing his father had affected him.