Salman Khan in Tears at Bigg Boss 19 Finale, Recalls Bond with Dharmendra
Bigg Boss 19 Finale: Salman Khan Breaks Down Remembering Dharmendra, Calls Him a Father Figure: The grand finale of Bigg Boss 19 turned emotional when host Salman Khan broke down on stage while remembering legendary actor Dharmendra. Though Salman kept the audience entertained throughout the night, the mood shifted when memories of Dharmendra surfaced, leaving him in tears.
During an emotional moment, Salman shared that Dharmendra’s loss had deeply affected him. “She passed away on November 24th. That’s my father’s birthday. And tomorrow, December 8th, is my mother’s birthday,” Salman said, his voice trembling. Overcome with emotion, the superstar paused the show briefly as he struggled to hold back tears.
Salman also recalled how Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol performed the last rites with immense dignity and strength. Expressing his bond with the Deol family, Salman noted that their relationship goes far beyond the film industry.
Dharmendra had always expressed a special fondness for Salman Khan, often referring to him as his third son. The veteran actor had openly said that he saw his younger self in Salman—“He has my innocence, my honesty, and my colourful personality,” Dharmendra once remarked. On Salman’s shows Bigg Boss and Dus Ka Dum, Dharmendra repeatedly praised him, saying Salman reminded him of his vibrant days in the 70s and 80s.
The relationship between the two families has always been warm. Salman frequently visited Dharmendra, and Dharmendra’s sons—Sunny and Bobby—hold immense respect for the actor. Bobby Deol has often acknowledged Salman’s support, recalling how Salman cast him in Race 3 during a difficult phase in his career, helping him revive his confidence and opportunities.
The emotional moment on the Bigg Boss 19 stage highlighted the deep, personal bond shared by these two iconic families—a connection built on mutual respect, affection, and decades of friendship.
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