Dawn Images

Humaima Malick and Sanjay Dutt have shared a special bond since the star signed Bollywood film Sher in 2012. Fast forward five years and their bond is still going strong.

On Sanjay Dutt's birthday (June 29), the Bol actor shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, along with pictures of the two together, sending love to the Bollywood actor and his family.

She wrote: "You are such a pure soul to know, a heart of gold. I love the love you have for your mom because of which you're the best kind of man a woman can know, your wife can vouch for this."

"All the hardships that you have faced and still face only make you stronger and I pray to God that easier times come to you sooner than soon. I'm so lucky to have known and worked with a man of your esteem and I wish nothing but the best upon you and your wonderful as ever family. Happy birthday ❤ "

The two signed Soham Shah's film in 2012 - it was to mark Humaima's Bollywood debut - but due to Sanjay's remaining five year sentence for firearms offences for his role in the Mumbai bombings, the film was shelved. Now that the actor has been released, he will resume working on the film.

Also read: Humaima goes glamorous in Bollywood's 'Sher'

Sher will see Humaima Malick play Sanjay Dutt's wife who takes over his empire after his death. This will be the Pakistani actor's second Bolly film release after Emraan Hashmi starrer Raja Natwarlal in 2014.