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Bollywood star Salman Khan has turned 60 today. The actor celebrated the occasion with his friends and family at Panvel farmhouse, and in attendance were stars like Sanjay Dutt and Kabir Khan.
But before he stepped inside his sprawling farmhouse, he celebrated the occasion with the press and paparazzi too as he cut the cake with them.
In an industry where alliances often shift with box-office fortunes, Salman Khan stands out as a rare constant. Decades into his career, the superstar continues to command not just mass adulation from audiences, but deep, unwavering respect from within the film fraternity itself. Known for his larger-than-life stardom, protective camaraderie and quiet generosity, Salman has built relationships that transcend professional equations.
From seasoned veterans to younger stars, many actors have spoken openly about his influence, not just as a megastar, but as a mentor, collaborator and steadfast presence behind the scenes. Time and again, colleagues have highlighted his humility, loyalty and the unspoken support he extends when it matters most. Here’s a look at Bollywood celebrities who have openly expressed their admiration for Salman Khan and the golden heart he carries.
Shah Rukh Khan once summed up his respect by saying, “I look up to Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. Look at me, I’m still looking up to Salman. I look up to them because of the kinds of ups and downs they’ve faced, and the work they’ve done, starting from scratch and working their way up to this. These people are aspirational and inspirational, and somewhere I feel really thankful that I have the opportunity to sit on the same stage.”
But before he stepped inside his sprawling farmhouse, he celebrated the occasion with the press and paparazzi too as he cut the cake with them.
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In an industry where alliances often shift with box-office fortunes, Salman Khan stands out as a rare constant. Decades into his career, the superstar continues to command not just mass adulation from audiences, but deep, unwavering respect from within the film fraternity itself. Known for his larger-than-life stardom, protective camaraderie and quiet generosity, Salman has built relationships that transcend professional equations.
From seasoned veterans to younger stars, many actors have spoken openly about his influence, not just as a megastar, but as a mentor, collaborator and steadfast presence behind the scenes. Time and again, colleagues have highlighted his humility, loyalty and the unspoken support he extends when it matters most. Here’s a look at Bollywood celebrities who have openly expressed their admiration for Salman Khan and the golden heart he carries.
Shah Rukh Khan once summed up his respect by saying, “I look up to Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. Look at me, I’m still looking up to Salman. I look up to them because of the kinds of ups and downs they’ve faced, and the work they’ve done, starting from scratch and working their way up to this. These people are aspirational and inspirational, and somewhere I feel really thankful that I have the opportunity to sit on the same stage.”
