18 September,2026 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Khan (Pic/Yogen Shah)
Salman Khan recently visited Ashish Shelar's Ganpati pandal, where his dapper look in black caught attention. However, it was his interaction with a young child and a thoughtful gesture towards him that went viral on social media. Several videos from the actor's visit have surfaced online, capturing his interactions with fans and the crowd.
Several videos from Salman Khan's visit to a Ganpati pandal have been going viral on social media. In one of the clips, the actor is seen making his way towards his car as a crowd of fans and paparazzi gathers around him. With people blocking his path, Salman folds his hands and politely asks them to move back and clear the way.
In another video, a young fan is seen approaching Salman amid the crowd. As the child gets caught in the rush, Salman appears to make sure he is not pushed away by the security personnel. The actor then stops to speak to the boy, shakes hands with him and gently helps him move away from the crowd before proceeding towards his car.
Amid the videos from Salman's visit, another clip of the actor reprimanding his driver has also surfaced online. While a section of social media users criticised Salman's reaction, others defended him, claiming that he was upset because the driver's actions had put a young child in danger.
Salman Khan and his family are known for celebrating Ganeshotsav with a lot of enthusiasm, courtesy of the multi-faith culture in their home. He was seen at his brother Sohail Khan's residence, where a clip of him performing aarti in the wrong direction grabbed attention. Apart from this, he also visited Antilia for a star-studded celebration.
Salman is currently hosting Bigg Boss 20. He will next be seen in Vamshi Paidipally's action thriller, tentatively titled SVC63. The project will mark his first on-screen collaboration with Nayanthara and is set for release in 2027.
He also has Maatrubhumi in the pipeline. Helmed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film was initially scheduled to release in theatres in April this year. However, it was postponed due to non-clearance from the CBFC over the China angle. A new date has not been announced yet. The film also stars Chitrangada Singh opposite him.
