Salim Khan Bollywood's popular scriptwriter, father of Salman Khan, who has been feted at with the IFFI Special Award, has dedicated the award to Indore, his birthplace, Mumbai and the Film Industry which has given him everything.

Salim was honored with the award at the closing ceremony of the 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for his Lifetime Contribution to Cinema.

Salim Khan Dedicates His IFFI Special Award to Indore, Mumbai & Film Fraternity.

The veteran writer took to Twitter on Wednesday and wrote: "Thank you IFFI and Information and Broadcasting ministry, Government of India for honoring me with the Indian Personality for Life time contribution to Indian Cinema. IFFI 2018."

He added: "I dedicate this award to Indore, my birthplace and to Mumbai and the Film Industry which has given me everything."

Salim, the father of superstar Salman Khan then thanked veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar.