India, Dec. 10 -- Actor and Bigg Boss 19 host Salman Khan broke down on national television during the season finale while remembering his father-like figure, late Dharmendra. Time and again, the superstar has confessed his bond with the late actor. But, do you all know the real reason for Salman Khan's teary-eyed moment on the show?

A close source reveals to HT City, "Salman Khan was aware of the reason for the late Dharmendra's hurried and private funeral, and he was in full support of the Deol family for doing so. It was Dharmendra's wish not to give state honours after his death."

"The sons and the rest of the family were only carrying out their father's wish by keeping a private funeral. They took the painful decision of not giving...