16 calls in 30 mins!

Salman Khan is extremely disturbed about good friend Sanjay Dutt's conviction to six years rigorous imprisonment in jail. It's no secret that the Khans and the Dutts are close, and Salman treats Sanju like an older brother. Khan, who is shooting for a film in Bangkok, has been in constant touch with Dutt's family and close friends to know about his state.

A source close to Dutt says, "On the day of Sanju's sentencing (July 31), Salman called his Man Friday Nadeem Khan at least 16 times in 30 minutes. He wanted up-to-the-minute updates on Sanju's sentencing."

Nadeem was present at the ITC Maratha's caf with Dutt's family, where they were awaiting Sanju's sentencing. A source close to Salman says, "Salman bhai says his family's heart goes out to Sanju. No matter what happens, they will stand by him."

It is learnt that Salman has warned close friends and family not to give irrelevant details or quotes regarding Sanju in the media. "Salman is emotional about Sanju and doesn't want anything to hamper his legal proceedings," adds the source.

Arbaaz Khan, who worked with Dutt in Shootout At Lokhandwala, confirms that Salman is disturbed about Dutt's conviction. "Sanju is like family. For Salmanbhai, he's like a brother." So much so, that the Khans cancelled sister Arpita's 19th birthday celebrations for August 3, after Sanju's sentencing was announced.