As the festive season continues to sprinkle joy and celebrations across Bollywood, the legendary Salman Khan marked his birthday on December 27, returning to Mumbai in the early hours to kickstart the festivities with his loved ones. The film icon, known for his charismatic roles and colossal fan following, pulled off a casual yet stylish look, sporting a black shirt coupled with a coordinating jacket and blue jeans, as he was spotted by paparazzi at the Indira Gandhi International Airport upon his return to the limelight of Mumbai.
Adding to the celebratory mood, Bobby Deol, a long-time friend and fellow actor, became part of the jubilations as Salman Khan commemorated his special day alongside the birthday of his niece, Ayat. Sharing the revelry with his fans, Bobby Deol posted heartwarming images on his Instagram account where he was seen lovingly planting an affectionate kiss on the ‘Bhai of Bollywood’. The photos, which instantly went viral, featured Bobby with his hands on Salman’s shoulders as they shared a moment of camaraderie in front of flashing cameras. The caption accompanying the endearing snapshots simply read, “Mamu, I love you”, attesting to the deep bond the two stars share.
The fanfare and celebrations didn’t just stop there. Prior to his birthday bash, Salman Khan attended the private nikah ceremony of his brother Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan at his sister Arpita Khan Sharma’s residence, in what was a family affair drawing in the entire Khan clan and their close friends. Celebrities including Raveena Tandon, Riddhima Pandit, and the Deshmukh couple, Riteish and Genelia, graced the ceremony offering their best wishes to the newlyweds.
In a video that emerged from the wedding festivities, Salman Khan was seen swaying to the harmonious tunes of Harshdeep Kaur’s live performance, donned in a graceful grey Pathani kurta. The audience was treated to the sight of Salman rejoicing along with Arbaaz’s son Arhaan, providing a glimpse of the revelry within the Khan family. Arbaaz, not to be outdone, shared his own slice of joy on social media, displaying the first pictures with his bride, overlayed with a heartfelt message inviting blessings and good wishes for their union.
On the professional front, Salman Khan continued to demonstrate his unshakable star power with the success of the action-packed ‘Tiger 3’, directed by Maneesh Sharma, where he starred alongside Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. Despite coinciding with major events like Diwali and the Cricket World Cup, ‘Tiger 3’ roared at the box office, a testament to Salman’s enduring appeal. Upon reflecting on the film’s performance, Salman conveyed his gratitude for the audience’s support, expressing satisfaction with the impressive box office haul the film achieved.
As the actor rang in another year of superstardom and personal milestones, the warmth and enthusiasm surrounding Salman Khan’s birthday festivities underscored the affection he enjoys from friends, family, and the legion of fans worldwide. With his ongoing success and a life graced with such adoration, Salman Khan’s birthdays are not merely a personal celebration, but an event that Bollywood and its aficionados look forward to with eager anticipation each year.
