It's becoming a bit of a clich. But Sallu has done it again. He's donated some hard cash from his Bollywood booty. The quintessential bad boy of tinsel town, Salman Khan has flashed his philanthropic side once more. Last week, on the sets of music reality show, Chhote Ustad, (produced by Saibaba Telefilms) Sallu donated Rs 5 lakh to 4-year-old Sahara Shaha, who is suffering from leukemia.
Tata Memorial hospital had sent eight children afflicted with cancer to the sets of Chhote Ustad. Salman developed a soft corner for the 4-year-old Sahara. Said a source from the sets of Chhote Ustad, "Sahara sat with him throughout the shooting."
When contacted, Sahara's mother confirmed the story and said, "Main kya bolun? Woh to bhagwan hai. I had no money to treat my daughter any further. I am sure God could not see the plight of my child anymore and sent Salman to her aid. He has given Sahara a new life. This money will certainly help us to carry on her treatment."
But doesn't her husband earn enough to carry on Sahara's treatment? Said Sahara's mother, "I have no idea where he is. He went to Kuwait when Sahara was one month old. Sahara was struck with cancer when she was six months old. When he came to know about her condition, he simply disappeared. I haven't heard from him since."
She added, "I have lost all contact with him. He has even changed his number. From that day, I have no financial support. I stay in a jhopadpatti and I can't even go to work because of Sahara's health." Though Sallu was not available for comment, his father, Salim Khan, confirmed the story, saying, "Yes, it is true that Salman has donated Rs 5 lakh to Sahara."
Not so long ago, Alka Kapadia, executive director of Cancer Patients Aid Association, had said, "People may call him rude and arrogant, but we have seen a side to Salman that is humane, loving and caring. I know many stars do charity, but no one does it like Salman Khan."
This is the only quality that made me fall in love with Salman Khan. His big heart of his is a good example of how there are still good people out there.
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