Salman Khan restores vintage Triumph bike bought by father Salim Khan in 1956
Salman, who shared a picture of the restored bike with his father on social media last year, said the restoration project was both a gesture of affection and a nod to their shared love for motorbikes.Salman says he learnt to ride from his fatherKhan also spoke about how he learned to ride from his father and how that tradition has continued at their family farmhouse, where he now teaches his nephews to ride.Salman Khan is currently involved in large-scale film projects such as the upcoming 'Battle of Galwan',- EndsYou May Also Like
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