Salman Khan turned 55 today. (Photo: Express Archive)Bollywood actor Salman Khan is celebrating his 55th birthday today. Fondly called Bhaijaan, Salman’s birthday is not just a day of celebration for his family members but also his fans. Over the years, fans have made a point to arrive at Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai to catch a glimpse of their favourite superstar on his birthday.
However, this year, the actor has appealed to his fans to not throng outside his house on the occasion of his 55th birthday due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“The love and affection of my fans over the years has been overwhelming on my birthdays but this year it is my humble request not to crowd outside my house keeping the covid pandemic and social distancing norms in mind,” Salman Khan said in the notice displayed outside his building.
Salman was one of the first actors to resume work during the pandemic. The actor shot for his Prabhudheva directorial Radhe, which also stars his Bharat co-star Disha Patani. Radhe was slated to hit theatres on May 22 but got delayed due to the pandemic.
He is currently busy hosting Bigg Boss season 14, which started in October this year.
Sharing a picture of Salman Khan on Instagram, Jackky Bhagnani wrote, "Happy birthday to one of the most magnanimous person @beingsalmankhan . Someone who is always there for helping others. I can never forget the amazing memories from the sets of Biwi no. 1 and had it not been you pushing me that time, I would still be 140kgs. Lots of love and respect always."
Sharing a Boomerang video from the sets of Bigg Boss, Shilpa Shetty wrote, "Happy birthday, Rockstar @beingsalmankhan. Thank you for being who you are! Here’s to nearly two and a half decades of friendship, bonding, and love May you be blessed in abundance."
Wishing Salman Khan on his birthday, Chiranjeevi Konidela wrote, "Happy Birthday Dear brother @BeingSalmanKhan. Wishing you Good Health and Happiness Always! Stay Blessed! Lots of Love!"
Actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar tweeted, "He is one of the best actors, most bankable star but above all a lesson for all in #BeingHuman - Happy Birthday #SalmanKhan. You've continued to set trends since you started three decades ago. May you continue to do so for many more decades to come!"
Rashami Desai shared Via Twitter, "Happiest Birthday to the man with a Golden Heart, A man whose glow never fades and is extremely talented! You’ve given Bollywood a different perspective and also to me in many ways! Wishing Angel Ayat a Happy Birthday too! God Bless You @BeingSalmanKhan Sir! Keep Rocking!"
Ali Abbas Zafar wrote, "Happy birthday bhai @BeingSalmanKhan, Dum se Sultan , jazbe se Tiger aur Dil se Bharat."
Urmila Matondkar tweeted, "Happy Birthday @BeingSalmanKhan Wishing you a happy n healthy year ahead."
Aayush Sharma shared on Instagram, "Happy Birthday Bhai @beingsalmankhan Thank you for always being there .. In the past few years you have blessed me with so many memories and stories. You’re not only an inspiration as an artist but more importantly as a human being. PS - this photo is really special cos this I shot this when I was just learning photography.. I was struggling with it. I remember you telling me, “ when you think you’re a bad photographer just point the camera at me, I’ll make your photo look good “ 😂"
Nimrat Kaur's tweet read, "Happiest birthday to the OG everything. @BeingSalmanKhan #HappyBirthdaySalmanKhan."
Salman Khan on Sunday said his upcoming film Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai will arrive in theatres on Eid 2021 provided the scenario is safe for people to come to cinema halls amid the coronavirus pandemic. Directed by Prabhudheva, Radhe was scheduled to hit Indian screens during the festival on May 22 this year but was delayed in the wake of the ongoing health crisis.
Asked about the impending release of Radhe, Khan said he wants the film to release on Eid 2021 but the date is yet to be locked. READ MORE
Rakul Singh tweeted, "Happpy happpy bdayyyy @BeingSalmanKhan sir ! Wishing you a dabbang year 😁 may you have the best of all that you desire 🤗🙂"
Chandan Prabhakar tweeted, "Wishing you a very happy bday @BeingSalmanKhan bhai #HappyBirthdaySalmanKhan."