Salman Khan

The upcoming film is helmed by Prabhudeva, and also stars Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff, Zarina Wahab and Randeep Hooda. Radhe is co-produced by Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and Atul Agnihotri under the banners Salman Khan Films, Sohail Khan Productions, and Reel Life Production.

Salman, who has been hosting the reality show for over a decade now, posted a picture with Dhakad on Twitter on Sunday. "Rest in peace Pistaa" Salman tweeted. Dhakad has died in a road accident.

Khan's hearing was scheduled on Saturday in connection with a petition challenging a trial court order sentencing him to five years imprisonment.

"We have all been hooked to sport leagues for the sheer excitement and competitive spirit of the format, but kudos to the whole team for coming up with a music league that infuses the energy of sports into the world of music reality television," Salman said.