Coronavirus: Salman Khan Prefers Salaam, Namaste Over Handshake Or Hug Amid COVID-19 Scare

Amid Coronavirus outbreak, 'Radhe: Your Most Wantde Bhai' actor Salman Khan has shared a shirtless picture of himself where his hands are folded in a namaste.

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is the latest public figure to endorse the idea of greeting people the India style with a namaste or salaam, rather than shake hands or hug. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and India's Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar have been personalities who have lately supported the idea that people should greet each with folded hands under the present circumstances. Salman wrote on Instagram: "Namashkaar... hamari sabhyata mein namaste aur salaam hai! Jab #coronavirus Khatam ho jaye tab Haath milao aur gale lago... @beingstrongindia". The actor also shared a shirtless picture of himself where his hands are folded in a namaste. Take a look at his post below: IIFA 2020: Salman, Riteish To Host; SRK, Katrina Will Be Star Performers In Indore

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Namashkaar ... hamari sabhyata mein namaste aur salaam hai! Jab #coronavirus Khatam ho jaye tab Haath milao aur gale lago.... @beingstrongindia

A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) on Mar 4, 2020 at 9:12pm PST

'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai' Release Date Out, Salman Khan Looks Dapper In NEW Poster Meanwhile, with the threat of COVID-19 looming large, the government has tightened the entry into India for nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan with immediate effect. Indian citizens have also been advised to refrain from travelling to China, Iran, Republic of Korea, Italy and other affected countries. In India, 29 people have been quarantined owing to coronavirus scare so far.