Bollywood star Salman Khan’s prison sentence suspended

Indian fans of Bollywood actor Salman Khan celebrate outside his residence after high court suspended Salman Khan’s sentence in 2002 hit-and-run case, in Mumbai, India.

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May 8, 2015 7:43 AM PT

Mumbai’s High Court has suspended Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s prison sentence while he appeals his conviction in a fatal hit-and-run case.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan leaves home for court in Mumbai, India. A court on Friday granted bail to Khan, one of India’s biggest movie stars, until it hears his appeal challenging his conviction in a drunk-driving hit-and-run case more than a decade ago.

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Indian fans of Bollywood actor Salman Khan dance as they celebrate outside his residence after Bombay high court suspended Khan’s sentence in a 2002 hit-and-run case.

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Indian fans walk past a car with an image of Bollywood actor Salman Khan on the rear window outside his residence in Mumbai, India.

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Indian Bollywood actor Salman Khan, center, walks with officials as he arrives for a court appearance in Jodhpur in April.

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