Bollywood superstar Salman Khan rang in his 60th birthday with warm wishes pouring in from across the film industry. Among the many tributes, a special shout-out from his frequent co-star Katrina Kaif stood out, as she hailed him as a 'Super Human' on social media.
A Heartfelt Social Media Tribute
Katrina Kaif took to her Instagram Stories to share a classic black-and-white photograph of Salman Khan. Alongside the stylish snap, she penned an affectionate message for the actor. "Tiger Tiger Tiger…. Happiest 60th Birthday To the Super Human that you are… May everyday be full of Love and Light," she wrote, referencing their popular spy franchise.
Kaif was not alone in her celebrations. A host of other Bollywood luminaries also extended their greetings to the beloved 'Bhaijaan' online. The list included notable names such as Ajay Devgn, Suniel Shetty, Shatrughan Sinha, Zoya Akhtar, Shilpa Shetty, Subhash Ghai, and Bhagyashree.
Decades of On-Screen Collaboration
The bond between Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan is cemented by a long and successful professional partnership. The two have shared screen space in a remarkable eight films over the years. Their joint filmography includes:
- Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005)
- Partner (2007)
- Yuvvraaj (2008)
- Hello (2008)
- Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
- Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)
- Bharat (2019)
- Tiger 3 (2023)
This extensive collaboration, particularly in the blockbuster 'Tiger' series, has made them one of Bollywood's most recognised on-screen pairs.
Star-Studded Birthday Celebrations at Panvel Farmhouse
Salman Khan chose to celebrate his milestone birthday in an intimate yet grand style at his sprawling farmhouse in Panvel. The gathering was a mix of family and close friends from the film and sports fraternity.
The guest list was a veritable who's who of celebrities, with reported attendees including Sanjay Dutt, Karisma Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Genelia Deshmukh, Rakul Preet Singh, Huma Qureshi, former cricket captain MS Dhoni, Sangeeta Bijlani, Mika Singh, Maniesh Paul, Pragya Jaiswal, Zeeshan Siddiqui, and journalist Rahul Kanwal.
What's Next for the Superstars?
On the professional front, Salman Khan is gearing up for a significant role in the upcoming war action drama, 'Battle of Galwan'. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film will depict the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, a fierce hand-to-hand combat where soldiers used sticks and stones due to restrictions on firearms in the region. Actress Chitrangda Singh is set to play the female lead in this ambitious project.
Meanwhile, Katrina Kaif was last seen in the 2024 thriller 'Merry Christmas'. The actress is currently on a break, having recently welcomed a baby boy, and has not officially announced her next film project.
