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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."
