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Salman Khan celebrates ‘bada bhai’ Sanjay Dutt with a tight hug, has an emotional reunion

Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt have been close friends for decades. The two had an emotional reunion recently.

Updated on: Aug 1, 2026, 12:11:02 IST
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Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt have been friends for decades. On July 29, Sanjay celebrated his 67th birthday. Now Salman has shared a pair of pictures on his social media where he celebrated his longtime friend and their bond in a heartfelt post.

Salman's post for Sanjay

Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt's friendship is still as strong as ever.
Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt's friendship is still as strong as ever.

In the pictures, Salman and Sanjay gave each other a tight hug. Sharing the pictures, Salman wrote, “Babaaaa 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. A baba is always a baba. Sanju Baba belongs to all of us, and now he is a father to his own children too. My elder brother Sanjay Dutt. May Allah, Bhagwan and Jesus always keep this man happy. I love you, Baba)." In the pictures, Salman was seen in a T-shirt and jeans, with a cap covering his new hairdo.

Sanjay on his bond with Salman

On the small screen, they hosted the fifth season of Bigg Boss together. Salman and Sanjay were also seen together in 2012 in a special song titled, Po Po, in Son Of Sardaar, which also featured Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha. They were recently seen in special appearances in the Saudi action film 7 Dogs.

Meanwhile, Salman recently grabbed headlines for his comments on the student protests and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Speaking about the student protest, he admitted that he is glad to know that the kids of the country have come together for a better educational system. He also appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk, urging him to end his hunger strike at the CJP protest. His message, “Sonam, it’s done bro. Don’t extend this,” sparked a meme fest on social media.

 
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Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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