Salman Khan has been making headlines for quite some time now, following his ongoing tensions with Abhinav Kashyap.

The Dabangg filmmaker, who has been vocal about the actor and his family’s influence on his career, previously accused Salman of being controlling on set.

However, veteran choreographer Chinni Prakash has come forward in the Sikandar actor’s defence, describing him as a “golden-hearted” person.

In an exclusive interview with Friday Talkies, Chinni didn’t hesitate to express his admiration for the actor.

Detailing his history with Salman, he told the outlet, “I did a lot of films, from his second film to many more. After Govinda, I did the maximum number of films with Salman. For me, he is a golden-hearted boy. Yes, he has his own style, but he has a golden heart. If some steps are not according to him, then you have to change them, everything is there.”

In addition, the choreographer revealed that he has always turned to Salman for support in times of need, and that the actor has been there for him every step of the way.

Recounting an instance from the past, he added, “I still remember that I was doing a South Indian film in Thailand. I dropped a text message to him and continued my shoot, forgetting about it. Then I got a call from Salman saying, ‘Come immediately, you will direct Bigg Boss from tomorrow.’”

For the unversed, Salman and Prakash have worked together on a number of films, including Karan Arjun and Saajan.