Salman Khan celebrates decades-old bond with Sanjay Dutt: Baba forever

Salman Khan on August 1 shared an emotional post for fellow actor Sanjay Dutt, giving fans a glimpse of their long friendship. The 60-year-old posted a photograph of the two in a tight embrace and paired it with a personal note in which he expressed his affection for Dutt.The post came after Dutt celebrated his 67th birthday on July 29.In the photograph, Salman is seen in a T-shirt and jeans, with a cap covering his new hairdo, while Sanjay is dressed in a shirt and jeans. Their faces are partly hidden in the embrace, but the warmth of the moment is clear.Along with the picture, Salman wrote, "Babaaaaa for ever baba aur baba, baba hota hai. Sanju baba hai hum sab ka baba n Sanju baba now apne bacchon ka baba, mera bada bhai Sanjay Dutt, Allah, Bhagwan Jesus sab iss Aadhmi ko khush rakhain, I love you Baba (Baba forever—Baba is Baba, after all. Sanju Baba is 'Baba' to all of us, and now he is a father to his own children; my big brother Sanjay Dutt—may Allah, Bhagwan, and Jesus all keep this man happy. I love you, Baba)." Decades-long friendshipThe actors have shared a close friendship for decades, both on and off-screen. They have worked together in films including Saajan (1991), Chal Mere Bhai (2000) and Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002). In a conversation with Curly Tales last year, Dutt reflected on an old photograph with Salman and said, "I think it’s from the time of Saajan. Salman is a lovely person, he’s like a younger brother to me. I can’t detach from him - he is my brother."Upcoming work projectsSalman will be next seen in Maatrubhumi, a war drama inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.Sanjay Dutt, meanwhile, has continued to stay busy with back-to-back releases this year, including Raja Shivaji, Aakhri Sawal and Dhurandhar: The Revenge. He is now gearing up for Khalnayak Returns, the sequel to his 1993 cult classic.- EndsPublished By: Priyanka SharmaPublished On: Aug 1, 2026 08:49 IST