Double blow for Salman Khan

Salman Khan's humanitarian side and jolly demeanor is well known in the industry. However at a scheduled interview at Mehboob studio last night a much traumatized Salman appeared totally aghast after a phone call which in which he was told that his childhood friend's wife was diagnosed with blood cancer.

This information troubled Salman so much so that he couldn't continue with his work and within a few minutes he left Meboob studio. A promotional event for Yuvvraj at Delhi that was supposed to be held today has also been cancelled.

A source close to Salman informed us that he immediately went to meet the friend in order to support him. Being childhood friends, Salman consistently spent a lot of time with him and his wife. Only recently the trio spent some time together at Dubai.

Alok Mathur, Salman's official spokesperson confirmed. He said, "This friend of Salman is one of his closest friends and he is indeed shaken by this news. And as if it were not enough a blow for the day, Salman got another bad news.

The vet has said that his dog Myson who has been unwell for some time, is diagnosed with a heart ailment and wouldn't live for more than six months." According to various sources Salman always spends a lot of time with his two dogs Myson and Myjaan.


On Sunday, June 15, 2008 Salman Khan wrote a heartfelt note about his pets Myson and Myjaan on his blog (https://duskadum.blogspot.com/2008/06/day-18-10-ka-dum.html)

Day 18 - 10 Ka Dum

Dedicated to the ones who wait for us across the rainbow bridge…

When I return home from shooting everyday, as a routine, I first spend time with my two champions, whom I've named Myson and Myjaan. They are my life and I am passionate about them. While I do not humanize them I dislike referring to them as dogs or my pets.

This is because they are a part of me, my family and they share my every joy and sorrow. They understand me completely and there is such a big bond, such a rapport that I share with them that it moves me beyond words. The best time whenever I get a Sunday off is the time I spend being with them.

Myjaan is far smarter and naughtier than Myson, she always insists I pet her first and creates a big fuss if I get to Myson before her. They are also my sounding boards, they ground me and help me to think.

When I go on long outdoor stints and cannot take them with me, I speak to them on the phone. I have an amplifier system installed at home, so that they can hear me loud and clear…and I can feel them close with the sounds that they make. My domestic staff tells me that they recognize my voice and respond to it.

My jaan of course has to be first to run to the door in breathless anticipation but Myson - he is smarter and more patient. He knows that I'm away and that I will return. Time stands still for them and the sun shines once again when I am near them… like I am today!

From them I learn patience and forbearance. The unconditional love that they teach me to share is timeless and beautiful.

Love like this is the highest kind of love. It finds joy in others no matter what, because it recognizes the freedom of those we love, and doesn't chain them to our own wants. It is the same kind of love God has for us.