Salman Khan in angst over not being able to attend nephew Abdullah’s funeral

Actor and philanthropist Salman Khan’s nephew recently succumbed to an illness and passed away shortly after the COVID-19 lockdown was enforced.

Salman Khan’s nephew, aged 38, was suffering from heart ailments, as reported by sources.

According to a report by Bombay Times, Salman Khan will not be allowed to attend Abdullah’s funeral due to the current global crisis. The news was revealed by Salman Khan’s manager Jordy Patel who admitted that the actor is feeling deeply upset over the news, and what affects him the most is that he won’t be able to pay his final respects to Abdullah in Indore. However, the actor is expected to visit the family later on once the issue subsides.

Salman’s father also spoke to the daily, revealing, “Abdullah mere nephew ka beta tha (Abdullah was my nephew’s son). I am glad that in the times of a lockdown also, all the paperwork went smoothly. Abdullah was staying in Mumbai, and was very close to all of us.”

Abdullah’s uncle, Matin Khan separately spoke to PTI, revealing, “He passed away last evening at Lilavati Hospital due to heart ailments. The last rites will be performed in Indore as Abdullah’s parents live there. We are taking his body by road to Indore.”

In an effort to showcase his presence by spirit, the Bollywood mega star shared a picture with Abdullah with a caption that read, “Will always love you...”