Salman observes a minute's silence for Dara Singh

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan along with other actors and media persons kept a minute of silence to pay tribute to Dara Singh, who died on July 12 after a brief illness. Before beginning the launch of the first song of his movie Ek Tha Tiger at the Gaity Galaxy here, Salman requested everyone to maintain a minute's silence in the memory of the late legend.

"He (Dara Singh) was the most amazing person to work with. I know his children really well. As a person, he was the most incredible. It is a huge loss to us and god bless his soul," Salman said. The film's director Kabir Khan and Salman's co-star Katrina Kaif were also present.

Dara Singh was admitted to a hospital here on July 7, after a heart attack. On July 11, he was shifted to his home from the hospital. He passed away at his residence in Juhu in the morning.

Salman Khan along with other actors and media persons kept a minute of silence to pay tribute to Dara Singh.

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