Know When Salman Khan Became First Indian To Donate Bone Marrow To Save A Little Girl’s Life

Superstar Salman Khan was the first bone marrow doner of the country. He saved the life of a little girl and urgently donated bone marrow. Scroll down to know the full news.

Salman Khan remains in news because of his personal life. This year too the superstar made into headlines after the shooting incident took place out of his Mumbai house. In 2010 too, the actor won limelight after he donated bone marrow to save the life of a little girl. It was after the actor pledged to Marrow Doner Registry India (MDRI) to donate his bone marrow if there is a urgent need. Back in 2010, Zee News reported that the news was confirmed by Dr Sunil Parekh, who served on the board of MDRI at that time.

He said, “The people suffering from disease and I thank Salman Khan for coming forward and taking up our cause. Four years ago, Salman had read about Pooja, a little girl who was in need of bone marrow transplant. He got his entire football team to come and donate marrow. Unfortunately, they all backed out last minute, and only Salman and Arbaaz (Salman’s brother and actor Arbaaz Khan) landed up donating and became the first donors.” Also Read- Bigg Boss Ott 3: Anil Kapoor’s Show Attracts More Viewers Than Salman Khan’s Season

Salman by addressing the problems that bone marrow donation creates said, “We have only 5000 donors currently. It’s not merely the lack of awareness; it’s our attitude that’s also the problem. And this will make us responsible for patients’ lives. Donate marrow and save a life. It’s just like a blood test and doesn’t take time. I know some people are scared of blood tests, too… but it’s time to become a little brave and make a big difference.”

Suniel Shetty in an interview with Bollywood Hungama in 2022, talked highly of Salman and mentioned him about donating his bone marrow. He said, “Salman Khan is a good human being and that’s why he talks that way. What did I do for him? I did nothing. Salman Khan donated his bone marrow many years ago to someone. Now that’s a man who wants a change in society and that’s why God is kind to him. God is taking care of him. He’s God’s favourite child!”

Salman Khan recently was in news for telling Mumbai Police that he believes the Lawrence Bishnoi gang carried out the firing at his Galaxy Apartments residence in April this year with the intention to kill him and his family members. The actor’s statement is part of the chargesheet filed by police in a court in Mumbai in connection with the incident.