Bollywood megastar Salman Khan rang in his 60th birthday in grand style on Saturday, December 27. The actor hosted an exclusive midnight celebration at his sprawling farmhouse located in Panvel, which was attended by his close-knit family, friends, and several colleagues from the film industry.
A Family Affair and Star-Studded Guest List
The birthday bash was very much a family event. Salman Khan's father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, and mother, Salma Khan, were among the first to arrive. His brothers, Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan, also joined the festivities. Arbaaz arrived with his wife, Sshura Khan, and their newborn daughter, while Sohail's son Nirvaan and Arbaaz's son Arhaan were spotted together. The actor's sisters, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan Sharma with her husband Aayush Sharma, were also present to celebrate the milestone.
The guest list extended beyond the Khan family to include a glittering array of Bollywood personalities. Celebrities such as Aditya Roy Kapur, Rakul Preet Singh, Huma Qureshi, Genelia D'Souza, Tabu, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Randeep Hooda, and singer Mika Singh graced the occasion. In a special appearance, former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni added to the star power of the evening.
Emotional Moments and Tight Security
A video from the celebration, which surfaced on social media, showed an emotional Salman Khan cutting a lavish birthday cake surrounded by paparazzi. The actor, looking dapper, interacted warmly with everyone before the cake-cutting ceremony. Given past security concerns, heavy security was deployed outside the Panvel farmhouse to ensure a safe and private celebration for the superstar and his guests.
According to a source quoted by India Today, the birthday party was a private affair that included all the directors Salman has collaborated with throughout his career. The source also revealed a heartfelt tribute planned for the actor: "A special video featuring messages from all his directors over his cinematic journey and their experience working with him has been prepared for the actor."
Looking Ahead: 'Battle of Galwan' Announcement
As fans celebrated his birthday, Salman Khan had a special treat in store for them. Reports indicated that a major update regarding his upcoming film, 'Battle of Galwan', was scheduled to be unveiled on his birthday between 2 PM and 4 PM. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and starring Chitrangada Singh, the film is produced by Salman Khan under his banner, Salman Khan Films. This project marks Khan's first major announcement since his last theatrical release, 'Sikandar'.
Salman Khan's 60th birthday celebration perfectly blended intimate family moments with his signature larger-than-life presence, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting new chapter in his illustrious career.
