/> In his endeavour to promote his new film Veer Salman Khan is going all-out to prove he's the new-age Manoj Kumar of our cinema

Suddenly, as it were, Salman has transformed into the perennial patriot promoting nationalism and brotherhood at any given cause.

According to sources close to the Khan, Salman will now be a part of the Republic Day parade on 26 January to not only participate in the event but also to comment on the whole concept of freedom and independence in the contemporary context.

According to a source, "This is Salman's golden opportunity to clean up his image.He wants to wipe out his anti- establishment image. He has made up with the media. Now he wants to project himself as someone who cares deeply for his country."

Producer Vijay Galani confirms Salman's presence and participation at the Republic Day parade in Delhi on January 26.

Says Galani, "Salman will be seen live on a Hindi channel at the Republic Day parade talking about what freedom and independence mean to Indians."

Salman has been preparing extensively to hold forth in Delhi on 26 January.

Says a close friend of the actor, "Salman is tired of being portrayed as the enfant-terrible. He wants a clean image.He's told his family and friends he'd like to set the right example for his younger fans."

The theme of Salman's Republic Day comments in Delhi would be, 'Do Not Misuse Your Freedom.'

And a very close friend of Salman says, "When he'll talk about not misusing freedom Salman would be talking about himself as well."