Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan opens up on how family is caring for staff during lockdown

MUMBAI: The world has come to a standstill because of COVID-19. Considering the current scenario, citizens have been advised to stay indoors. To deal with the crisis and break the infectious chain, PM Modi has announced 21-Day lockdown in the country. Everyone is making sure to take safety measures to fight against the deadly virus. 

However, Coronavirus lockdown has affected the lives of many including daily wage workers in Bollywood. To help them, Bollywood has stepped up and among them Salman Khan’s name has been coming forth recently. After reports of Salman asking for bank details of 25000 daily wage workers came out, fans of the actor were filled with pride due to his action. Several times in the past, the Khan family has helped the nation in times of need. And this time too, they stepped up like others from the industry. 

In a recent interview with Mid-Day, Salman’s father and senior writer, Salim Khan opened up about how his family ensured that they take care of Salman Khan Films’ employees and their home staff. On his son, Salman’s gesture of helping 25000 daily wagers, Salim Khan didn’t comment but spoke about his family’s principle that wherever they contribute family’s money, it should be of help to those who need it. Salman’s dad even spoke about how they have been arranging meals for everyone in their building including the actor’s security guards. 

Salman’s father Salim Khan said, “I don’t want to comment on it (Salman’s contribution to 25000 workers) as I don’t know much about it. But our family has a principle- Hamara paise jahan jaaye, waha dikhna chahiye aur kisi ke kaam aana chahiye. We have been arranging meals for our building and Salman’s security guards. We must all look after our staff.” Salman and his brothers Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan run a production house, Salman Khan Films. As per the report, a source revealed that post suspension of shoots in mid of March, the studio gave the month’s salary to employees. 

Arbaaz Khan said, “We have asked all employees to stay home; their salaries are taken care of as are their other needs.”