Despite their past relationship, Salman Khan and Sangeeta Bijlani have remained close friends over the years, and the superstar once again proved that bonds don’t always break post-breakup. On Wednesday night, Salman attended Sangeeta's birthday celebration in Mumbai’s Bandra.
Salman, who turned up in his signature relaxed style—black tee, blue jeans, and his noticeably refreshed hair colour—looked unusually pensive as he posed for the paparazzi stationed outside the venue. However, a sweet encounter with a young admirer quickly brightened his mood.
Salman Khan's video from Sangeeta Bijlani b'day party goes viral
A video that surfaced on social media shows Salman halting at the entrance of the party when he noticed a child among the onlookers. The actor paused to interact with the little fan, even taking a photo before heading inside via the elevator. The brief moment stood out amidst the usual frenzy of celebrity appearances, earning admiration online.
As the evening wound down and Salman exited the party, fans crowded around his vehicle hoping to catch a glimpse or grab a selfie. One enthusiastic fan tapped him on the shoulder for a picture, prompting his security team to intervene. Salman didn’t stop, swiftly making his way into the car and driving off.
Arjun Bijlani shares pics from Sangeeta's birthday
Television actor Arjun Bijlani was also among the guests and shared a picture from the evening featuring himself with Sangeeta and Salman. Captioning the post, he wrote, “Happiest birthday @sangeetabijlani9 .. Such a sweet soul . I think Bijlanis are special ... day just got better with @beingsalmankhan .. lots of love bhai !!! Wifey u look stunning as always.”
Salman Khan and Sangeeta Bijlani relationship
Salman and Sangeeta’s history goes back to the early days of their careers when they met while shooting for a television commercial. Their relationship lasted nearly ten years, reportedly one of Salman’s most serious romances. In fact, wedding cards had already been printed before they decided to call off the nuptials.
Sangeeta had even spoken about it on Indian Idol 15, revealing, “Our wedding cards were getting printed before the ceremony was called off.”
She later married cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin in 1996, a marriage that ended in divorce in 2019.