DYK THIS Superstar Was India’s First Bone Marrow Donor To Save A Little Girl’s Life?

Implanting bone marrow and finding the right match and person, especially a decade ago, wasn't an easy task in India. However, a Bollywood superstar became the centre of the headlines in 2010 when he donated his bone marrow after pledging and became the first bone marrow donor in the country. Wondering who that is? Well, this is none other than Salman Khan. But how and when it occured, to know more about it. Keep scrolling:

When Superstar Salman Khan Becomes The First Bone Marrow Donor In India

In 2010, Salman Khan donated his bone marrow to a little girl, named Pooja, and became the first bone marrow donor in India. According to Zee News, this case was followed by his pledge to donate bone marrow and registering himself as a donor in India. Thus, when the news of little Pooja needing bone marrow arose in the news, Salman Khan didn't hesitate to join the noble act. Later, Arbaaz Khan followed his brother's footsteps.

Salman and Arbaaz initially organized a football team who can help the child in transplantation. Later, when the football team withdrew, it was Salman, who donated the same to the little girl, according to Dr. Sunil Pareikh.

When Suneil Shetty Called Salman Khan 'God's Favorite Child'

Earlier Suniel Shetty called Salman Khan 'god's favorite child', he said, "Salman Khan is a good human being and that's why he talks that way. What did I do for him? I did nothing. Salman Khan donated his bone marrow many years ago to someone. Now that's a man who wants a change in society and that's why God is kind to him. God is taking care of him. He's God's favourite child!"

More About Salman Khan

On the work front, Salman Khan is gearing up for Sikandar, an AR Murugadoss action movie, which will be bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Prateik Babbar, among others and it is gearing up for release in Eid, 2025.