Salman Khan posts emotional Instagram tribute to Sanjay Dutt

Bollywood star Salman Khan shared two Instagram photos of himself embracing longtime friend Sanjay Dutt in the early hours of August 1. Accompanying the images, he wrote a heartfelt caption that repeatedly called Dutt “baba,” referred to him as his “bada bhai,” and prayed, “Allah, Bhagwan, Jesus keep him happy.” The post quickly went viral, drawing millions of likes and a flood of fan reactions. Sanjay Dutt’s wife Maanayata Dutt replied “brothers for life,” and daughter Trishala Dutt sent heart emojis. The tribute highlighted the actors’ three‑decade‑long friendship, recalling their collaborations in Saajan (1991) and Chal Mere Bhai (2000). It appeared shortly after Dutt’s 67th birthday and was noted alongside Salman’s upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.