Salman Khan, who turned a year older on December 27, celebrated the New Year with near and dear ones. Like every year, Salman spent the special day at his Panvel farmhouse with his family and close friends. All pictures/Yogen Shah

In picture: Salman Khan was snapped sipping coffee at his farmhouse.

The Dabangg 3 actor was accompanied by Sangeeta Bijlani, Wardha Nadiadwala. Daisy Shah, Yohan Khan, Nirvaan Khan and other family members for the celebration.

In picture: Sangeet Bijlani, Wardha Nadiadwala and Daisy Shah were snapped sharing a laugh while on a celebration.

Speaking about the actor, Salman Khan was last seen in Dabangg 3, which also stars Saiee Manjrekar and Sonakshi Sinha. The film hit the theatres on December 21, 2019.

Nine years and three films later, Chulbul Pandey feels like a second skin to Salman Khan. The superstar's investment in the character is evident in the fact that he developed the idea that forms the crux of Dabangg 3.

The genesis of Dabangg, he explains, was rather humble — after all, in 2010, Khan was coming off a spate of flops with a sole hit in Wanted (2009) keeping him afloat.

In picture: Sangeeta Bijlani, Wardha Nadiadwala and Daisy Shah also enjoyed a cup of tea while on a small vacation.

"It is indeed a benefit that the material has been tested and approved by the audience in the form of appreciation over the past two instalments," explained Salman Khan in a media interaction.

In picture: Sohail Khan's son Nirvaan Khan drove on the way following safety measures.

"While playing any character on screen, I take 25 per cent of that character back home. In the last nine years, with two successful instalments of the franchise, I have been living this character and seeing constant love from the audiences for the character Chulbul," added Salman Khan.

At 54, Salman Khan is at an interesting cusp of life and career. A few of his recent films ("Tubelight", "Race 3", "Bharat") have fared below the blockbuster expectations that fans automatically reserve for any release bearing the name of Salman Khan.

In picture: Yohan Khan, Sohail Khan's younger son was also clicked driving a car.

On Radhe, his next outing along with Disha Patani, Salman Khan is guarded. He won't reveal much beyond the fact that the film is still being shot and that the entire unit is "working hard to meet expectations".

Daisy Shah, Wardha Nadiadwala and Sangeeta Bijlani also shared a few pictures on social media. Daisy captioned this selfie, "All things positive #farmgirls [sic]"

Wardha Nadiadwala also tried her hand into horse-riding! She wrote, "Such a poser this Magnificent Beast not me Dummy the Horse ... #Grace #stride #horse #beautiful [sic]"

The trio welcomed the New Year 2020 with much-needed positivity. "Our mantra for 2020, spread love love and only love #happynewyear #happy2020 [sic]," shared Sangeeta Bijlani.