Actor-writer Shadaab Khan He has just opened up about the emotional phase after the death of his father, the legendary actor Amjad Khanand how the screenwriter explained Salim Khan quietly supported the family in difficult times.Amjad Khan, remembered for his iconic portrayal Gabbar Singh Sholay died on July 27, 1992 at the age of 51 in Mumbai of a heart attack. The actor faced several health complications after a serious road accident in 1976, which resulted in severe injuries, weight gain and long-term medical problems.Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Shadaab recalled the chaos in the household after Amjad Khan passed away in 1992 and said that Salim Khan managed the expenses for the last rites quietly without informing anyone.“Father ke pass ke din ghar mein bahut chaos tha. Main sirf 18 saal ka tha. Mujhe samajh nahi aa raha tha kya ho raha hai,” said Shadaab.He added, “Maine ek cheez dekhi — jo bhi rituals ke liye samaan aa raha tha, jo bhi kharcha ho raha tha, Salim sahab chupchaap apni jeb se paise de rahe the. Kisi ko bataye bina.”
Salim Khan’s advice stuck with Shadaab
Shadaab further revealed that a few months after her father’s death, Salim Khan called her to Galaxy Apartments for a personal meeting that left a deep impression on her.“Kuch mahine baad unhone mujhe Galaxy bulaya. Main gaya toh balcony mein baithe the. Kaafi der silence raha. Phir unhone mujhe bola, ‘Pathanon ki fitrat hoti hai ki woh aapas mein ladte rehte hain. Lekin jab tragedy aati hai hai ya koi koi ho bahar to attack” shared. Calling it a “huge gesture”, Shadaab said that she will always have Salim Khan in his utmost respect for standing by her during her vulnerable time.
