Bollywood superstar Salman Khan ushered in his 60th birthday on December 27 with a characteristically private and close-knit celebration. The actor hosted a gathering of family and his inner circle at his sprawling farmhouse in Panvel, continuing his long-standing tradition of avoiding large public festivities for his personal milestone.
A Family Affair at the Panvel Farmhouse
As midnight approached on Wednesday, the guest list remained exclusive, reflecting the actor's desire for an intimate celebration. The guest list was a who's who of the Khan family and their closest associates.
His parents, Salim Khan and Salma Khan, were among the first to arrive. The family presence was strong with his sister Arpita Khan Sharma attending with her husband Aayush Sharma and their children, Ahil and Ayat. The next generation of Khans was also represented, with Arbaaz Khan's son Arhaan and Sohail Khan's son Nirvaan joining the festivities.
Arbaaz Khan made a special appearance with his wife, Sshura Khan, and their newborn daughter, Sipaara. From the film fraternity, close friends like Randeep Hooda with his expectant wife Lin Laishram, Genelia Deshmukh with her sons, former cricket captain MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi, actress Tabu, producer Ramesh Taurani, actor Nikhil Dwivedi, and filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar were spotted arriving at the venue.
Directors' Special Tribute and a Big Announcement for Fans
While the guest list was private, the celebrations held special touches. A source revealed to India Today that all the directors Salman has worked with were invited. Furthermore, they had prepared a unique gift: a curated video featuring messages from these directors, sharing their personal experiences and cherished memories of working with the megastar throughout his illustrious cinematic journey.
Although the party was low-key, Salman Khan had a significant treat lined up for his millions of fans worldwide. The makers of his upcoming film, 'Battle of Galwan', chose his birthday to drop a major update. A source informed Hindustan Times that the first look or a key asset from the film was unveiled between 2 pm and 4 pm on December 27.
Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and also starring Chitrangda Singh, 'Battle of Galwan' is one of the most anticipated projects in Salman's pipeline. The release date for the film is still awaited, making this birthday reveal a crucial piece of news for his fanbase.
A Tradition of Private Celebrations
This year's celebration at the Panvel farmhouse is consistent with Salman Khan's approach to birthdays. He has consistently preferred marking the day in a private setting, either at his residence in Mumbai's Galaxy Apartments or at his Panvel property. The gathering underscored the importance he places on family and close friendships away from the glare of the media spotlight.
The dual nature of the day—a private family moment and a professional reveal for the public—perfectly encapsulated the life of the superstar, who fiercely guards his personal space while maintaining a powerful connection with his audience through his cinematic work.
