Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has stepped forward to support the flood-affected people of Punjab
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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has stepped forward to support the flood-affected people of Punjab. He has sent boats to help with rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit areas. Along with this, Salman Khan has also announced that he will adopt several villages in Punjab to ensure their rehabilitation and development after the disaster. His noble gesture once again proves why he is not just a superstar on screen, but also a hero in real life.
The monsoon of 2025 had been merciless. Rivers across Punjab, the lifeblood of the fertile land, had breached their banks with a devastating fury. Water swallowed entire villages, turning lush green fields into a vast, muddy inland sea. From rooftops and the highest branches of submerged trees, desperate cries for help echoed across the desolate waters. Rescue operations were overwhelmed, the need for resources far outstripping the supply.
In the midst of this despair, a wave of hope arrived, not from the sky, but across the highways. A convoy of trucks, bearing the unmistakable logo of the Being Human Foundation, rolled into the staging areas near the worst-hit districts of Firozpur and Tarn Taran. Unloaded from their flatbeds were not just relief materials, but the most critical asset in a deluge: a fleet of sturdy, inflatable motorboats.
The initiative was the brainchild of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Monitoring the grim news from his home in Mumbai, he had mobilized his foundation with swift efficiency. He understood that in a flood, the first challenge isn’t just aid, but access. The boats, immediately deployed by local rescue teams and volunteers, became lifelines, navigating the treacherous, debris-filled waters to reach families who had been stranded for days.
“We had lost all hope,” recounted a tearful Balwinder Kaur, holding her infant child after being rescued from her half-submerged home. “We were surrounded by water for two days. Then, we heard the sound of a motor. We saw the boat with the Being Human name on it… for us, it was God who sent them.”
But Salman Khan’s commitment went far beyond the immediate crisis. As the boats continued their life-saving work, his foundation released a statement that sent a surge of hope through the displaced communities. Salman Khan had pledged to adopt a cluster of the most devastated villages in the region.
This wasn’t just a promise of financial aid; it was a long-term commitment to rebuilding lives from the ground up. The plan was comprehensive: reconstructing homes, rebuilding schools and community centers, ensuring access to clean drinking water, and providing resources for farmers to reclaim their waterlogged lands. The goal wasn’t just to restore what was lost, but to build back better and more resilient communities.
A spokesperson for Being Human stated, “Salman Bhai was clear. This is not about a one-time donation. It’s about holding hands until these villages are back on their feet, stronger than before. It’s about restoring dignity and ensuring a sustainable future for the children and families affected.”
As the news spread, Salman Khan’s name was on everyone’s lips—not for a blockbuster film, but for an act of profound compassion. In the relief camps, where people huddled with the few belongings they could salvage, his gesture became a symbol of hope. He had once again demonstrated that his heroism isn’t confined to the silver screen. By sending boats into the heart of the flood and promising to rebuild the very foundations of shattered lives, Salman Khan proved he is, and always has been, a hero of the people.
