After shooting for four films back-to-back, the actor is practicing social-distancing with fitness, freshly-grown produce and artwork
Himesh Mankad (MUMBAI MIRROR; March 26, 2020)

Last week, the film and TV industry came to a standstill after film bodies called all productions to stop work in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. With no shoots or other work commitments, and responding to the nation-wide call for self-isolation to help contain the outbreak, Salman Khan has whisked off his Khan-daan and dogs to his Panvel farmhouse, the property that routinely gains traction as the venue for his birthday parties. “He was to shoot for (the Prabhudheva-directed action-thriller) Radhe in Mumbai till the month-end, but when the shoot was cancelled, he rushed off to the farmhouse, his favourite place when he is not working,” revealed a source close to the development.

With the 54-year-old actor is his younger sister, Arpita, and her actor-husband, Aayush Sharma. “Salman is fond of kids and wants to spend time with Arpita, Aayush and their kids Ahil and Ayat (who shares her birthday with her actor-uncle),” the source informed.

In the last two years, Salman has worked back-to-back on four films— Race 3, Bharat, Dabangg 3 and Radhe. According to the source, it was around 100 days of shoot on each film, followed by month-long promotional campaigns. “The only vacation Salman took in this period was in December, for his birthday and the New Year holidays,” added the source, saying that at the farmhouse, which is named after Arpita, he is using the amenities to keep himself and those around him fit and busy.

“There’s a big in-house gym, which has ensured that Salman’s workout regimen is not interrupted. He goes on impromptu treks in the area around. Since the property is spread across acres of land, there are dirt bikes, ATVs, bullets and jeeps to get around the premises. Sometimes, he also goes out to harvest fresh fruits and vegetables. Everyone is served home-cooked food made with in-house farm produce,” the source shares, adding that Salman is also using the time to hone his charcoal-painting skills. While the actor had shared one of his most recent works on Instagram (pictured) last week, more artwork, including some portraits, is in progress.

Salman’s parents, Salim and Salma Khan, are at the family home in Bandra since it wasn’t advisable for them to travel and be around too many people. The actor will return to the city once the situation stabilises.