Bollywood actor Salman Khan took to social media on the night of May 3, 2026, to mourn the demise of his close friend Sushil Kumar. The actor shared an emotional post along with a photograph of the two, reflecting on their decades-long bond and the impact his friend had on his life.

In his first note, Salman wrote, “This guy has been a brother for 42 years, the nicest, kindest, most helpful even if he was down n out always smiling, dancing and no pain no stress in the worst of situations. Be it financial emotional physical he used to say ki farak nai Painda sab theek hoga.”
He continued, “Sushil kumar is his name or at least was his name till 5 mins ago ,fare well bro lived like a man fought death like a freaking heavy weight champion. No tears for u brother only memories n laughters. My pra died with a smile on his face, Way to go brother. Koi pehle koi baad mein all going to go don’t know when n how toh kuch kar ke jao. now enjoy your cigarettes n whisky cheers bro think I am gonna miss ya a bit.”
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A few hours later, the actor shared another detailed message, reflecting on life, loss, and acceptance. His post read, “Jisko jaana hai, usse kabhi mat roko. Jis ko uss ko bulana tha woh toh jayega hi. Bulane ke chaar kaaran hain Ek ke Sabko eventually jaana hai 2.Achhe aadmi ko jaldi bula liya jaata hai. 3.Ki aapne Mother Earth ka rent, EMI, GST nahi bhara hai toh wo bharne ka ek chance hai. 4- last jo jaata hai vo hota hai ganda corrupt dishonest etc etc .vo last jate hai we vil wait for them.”
He added, “Enjoy, my bro. You left this planet. Spoke to your wife,she knows you’ve left her for someone else there, haha. I wish I could abuse,be angry, or cry,which I do easily but for you, not even one tear.I see people on social media saying “RIP” RSVP etc. You’re gone, bro. And I won’t call you a body, because you didn’t have one.So I will call you Sushil Kumar. No “rest in peace.” Wake the freaking hell up. Ahhhhh… Enjoy. Cheers, bro.”
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The post also referenced a striking portrait of Salman Khan, capturing him in an intense and contemplative moment, with dramatic lighting and a somber tone that matched the mood of his message.
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