Salman Khan is celebrating a major milestone as his father, the iconic screenwriter Salim Khan, turned 91 this week. Taking to Instagram to mark the occasion, the Bollywood superstar shared a series of endearing photos alongside his dad. Salman kept his caption characteristically quirky and heartfelt, writing, “Howdy partner hee haw at 91 at 1 having one, baap baap hota hai, he is the real monster, hum sab ke baap mein hai dum Vande Mataram.” He added a reflective note on the passage of time, stating, “Ek aur din nahi hota ek aur din kam hota hai, u guys get it? God’s been kind.”
The heartwarming post quickly became a hub of affection, drawing comments from fans and industry stalwarts alike. Filmmaker Farah Khan was quick to chime in, calling him the “most handsome Salim uncle,” while actress Bipasha Basu showered the post with love by dropping a red heart emoji. The celebration feels particularly special this year, coming after Salim Khan faced a worrying health scare earlier this year when he was hospitalized following a minor brain hemorrhage.
Salim Khan remains one of the most respected figures in Indian cinema, best known for the legendary Salim-Javed partnership with Javed Akhtar. Together, they redefined the landscape of Hindi storytelling, gifting the audience timeless masterpieces like Sholay, Deewaar, Zanjeer, and Don. Their work, defined by sharp dialogues and unforgettable characters, continues to be celebrated as the gold standard of Indian screenwriting. Seeing the superstar actor pay such a touching tribute to the legendary writer reminds us all why the bond between this father and son remains one of Bollywood’s most cherished relationships.