During the Dabangg Tour in Qatar, Salman Khan spoke about his fitness journey and shared the name of the person who inspired him the most since the early nineties. On stage he said, "Mere aane se pehle ek hi shaks the woh hain Dharam ji." He also added, "He is my father, that is the end. I love that man and I just hope that he will come back." His words showed just how deeply he cares for Dharmendra and how much respect he holds for him. Their bond has always been warm and genuine.