Salman Khan made a rare public appearance on Wednesday night as he showed up for the birthday celebration of Sangeeta Bijlani at a Mumbai restaurant in Bandra.
The gathering saw a mix of close friends and familiar faces from the industry, but it was Salman’s presence that caught everyone’s attention online.
Wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans, the 58-year-old actor kept things casual and low-key. Videos of Salman walking in and out of the restaurant soon began circulating on social media.
But what really warmed hearts was a brief video clip showing Salman breaking into a genuine smile when he spotted a young fan waiting outside. After initially posing for photographers with a straight face, the actor paused to greet the child, bent down, and even posed for a quick photo.
Inside the party, actor Arjun Bijlani shared a few snapshots from the celebration. One photo showed him posing with his wife, Salman, and the birthday girl Sangeeta Bijlani.
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In his caption, Arjun wrote, “Happiest birthday @sangeetabijlani9.. Such a sweet soul. I think Bijlanis are special… The day just got better with @beingsalmankhan.. Lots of love, bhai!!! Wifey, you look stunning as always.”
Sangeeta Bijlani, a former Miss India and popular actress in the late 80s and 90s, was once in a long-term relationship with Salman Khan. The two reportedly met during a TV ad shoot and dated for several years.
Their relationship was serious enough that marriage was on the cards, but the couple eventually went their separate ways.
Despite their past, they’ve remained on friendly terms, and Salman is often seen attending her events.
On the professional front, Salman is gearing up for his next major role as an Indian Army officer in ‘Battle of Galwan’, directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
His last release, ‘Sikandar’, saw him playing a man battling demons from his past. The film featured a big ensemble cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sharman Joshi. Despite high expectations and a well-known director, A.R. Murugadoss, the movie didn’t make a strong impact at the box office.