In the cold winter of Kashmir, Zaina Begum, who lives in a small village of Ashmukam in South Kashmir has a new house to live in and job for her grandson Gowhar Ahmad.
For Zaina, a widow, managing her family of six was a herculean task till some months ago. It was none other than Salman Khan who came to the rescue of this Kashmiri woman.
During the shooting of Bajrangi Bhaijan, Zaina, approached Salman Khan for help. The actor not only helped the family rebuild their small house in the village but also arranged for a job for Zaina's grandson.
The family can't thank the Bollywood superstar enough and they made sure that his 50th birthday is celebrated with joy and colour. Thousands of miles away from all the lavish parties and loud DJs, this family's gratitude towards Salman Khan was evident. "Happy Birthday Sallu Bhai," said a small poster made by Zaina's grandson.
Salman was awaiting the verdict in 2002 hit-and-run case while he was shooting for Bajrangi Bhaijaan. For may days, the old lady prayed for Salman in the famous shrine of Hazrat Zain-ud-Din-Wali in Ashmukam. She believes it was her prayers that helped the actor in getting a favourable judgment in the case.
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