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Dharmendra Recalls Salman Khan's Courage and Compassion from Early Days
6 Nov
Summary
- Dharmendra praises Salman Khan's kind nature and strong relationships in the industry
- Recounts Salman diving into a lake to retrieve a dropped camera during their first meeting
- Dharmendra and Salman have co-starred in films like Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya and Yamla Pagla Deewana
In November 2025, legendary actor Dharmendra reflects on his warm relationship with co-star Salman Khan, praising the latter's genuine nature and strong bonds within the film industry. During the recent trailer launch of their upcoming film Ikkis, Dharmendra shared a nostalgic story that beautifully captures Salman's compassionate personality.
Recalling their first encounter, Dharmendra revealed that he was impressed by Salman's courage and innocence. "Once I was shooting a film near a lake, and that was the first time I saw Salman. He was quite shy then - and even today, he is very shy. While shooting, the camera dropped into the lake and he dived in to take it out. At that time, I thought, 'He's quite courageous too.'" Dharmendra further emphasized Salman's emotional nature, stating, "If you aren't a good person, you are nothing."
The two actors have shared the screen in films like Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) and the song "Rafta Rafta" from Yamla Pagla Deewana. Dharmendra expressed pure fondness when speaking about Salman, reflecting on the strong relationships that bind the film fraternity together. "Today, if I call anyone from the industry, everyone will be there because of my family's goodwill. Salman himself is a very good human being. I love him, he's a wonderful person. He's genuine."
