MUMBAI: Salman Yusuff Khan became emotional upon hearing a message from his mentor Remo D'souza. He says the choreographer-turned-director has been a pillar of strength for him and a guiding force.

On &TV's High Fever Dance Ka Naya Tevar, Salman became nostalgic, read a statement.

Salman said, "There have been instances in my life when I was helpless and Remo sir was just a call away guiding me in all possible ways. When I won a dance reality show, from nobody I became somebody and was known by some of the biggest names in Bollywood.

"But then soon, I became a zero and it was Remo sir who stood by me and offered me his house to stay in till I had one of my own. He protected me like an elder brother and even gave me the opportunity to assist him while making films.

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"Remo sir has been my backbone and today all that I ask from him is to keep the love and respect that he has for me till the day I die."

The Race 3 director also made a mention of Ahmed Khan and thanked him for introducing him to the industry.

To that, Ahmed said, "Remo would never take credit for his own work. I remember choosing Remo over seven best dancers because of the person he is. Nobody has been able to stop him till now, nobody ever will."