New Delhi: Salman Khan is that name in the film industry, whose mention brings to mind the image of a handsome hunk. Fans are seen copying Bhaijaan's fitness, dressing sense, bracelet in hand and look. The number of his fans is so much that whenever any of his films is released in theatres, the first show is always housefull. 

But do you know which actor Salman Khan is followed by his fans all over the world and which actor he likes and follows in his footsteps? Let's know about this in a little more detail.

Salman is a fan of this legend 

Salman Khan entered the film industry as a star kid. His father Salim Khan has been a famous writer of the industry, who has made Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan superstars. Since Salim sahab has written stories for many of Dharmendra's movies, the relationship between the two has been quite good and under that, Salman Khan likes Dharmendra a lot. 

During one of his reality shows 'Dus Ka Dum', Salman Khan had confessed on camera that he has grown up watching Dharm Paji's movies since childhood and has been following him. On hearing this, Dharmendra also revealed that both of us have very similar habits. 

Not only this, Salman Khan has also invited Dharmendra on the stage of Bigg Boss and respects him like his father. Bhaijaan's friendship and love for the Deol family is very deep. Be it making Bobby Deol comeback or promoting Sunny Deol's Gadar 2.

Salman and Dharmendra's superhit movie

Apart from real life, Salman Khan and Dharmendra share a very good bond in reel life as well. These two superstars have appeared together in the 90s cult film Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya. Apart from this, Bhaijaan did a cameo in the Deol family's comedy film franchise Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se.