Salman Khan's Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration Goes Viral, Sparks Debate Online
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Bollywood’s Dabangg star Salman Khan is known not only for his films but also for his secular outlook and deep respect for all religions. Despite a busy schedule and ongoing security concerns, Salman welcomed Lord Ganesha (Bappa) into his home this year and joined his family for the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. The actor shared a video of the celebrations on Instagram, showing the Khan family coming together under one roof to perform the Ganesh aarti. While the clip won millions of hearts, it also drew criticism from a section of netizens, leaving opinions sharply divided.
Khans Unite for Ganpati
Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his family are known for their inclusive celebrations, and this year's Ganesh Chaturthi was no different. The superstar welcomed Bappa to his sister Arpita Khan's home, despite his busy schedule. Salman shared a video from the festivities on his Instagram, which quickly went viral.
The video provides a heartwarming glimpse into the celebrations, showing the entire family under one roof. It features Salman performing the aarti alongside his father Salim Khan, mother Salma Khan, and brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan. Other family members, including sisters Arpita Khan and Alvira Khan Agnihotri, as well as brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri, Aayush Sharma, niece Alizeh Agnihotri, and nephew Ayaan Agnihotri, also participated in the rituals. Celebrated actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh, along with their children, were also part of the family gathering.
Netizens React – Applause and Criticism
As soon as Salman posted the video, it went viral across platforms. However, social media reactions remained polarised:
A section of fans admired the gesture, praising him for embracing diversity.
On the other hand, some netizens expressed disapproval, particularly from a conservative viewpoint.
This mix of admiration and criticism highlighted the deep divide in online spaces regarding religious expressions by celebrities.
Salman Khan’s Work Front
Even while celebrating, Salman Khan remains occupied with professional commitments:
He is currently hosting Bigg Boss 19, which has introduced a fresh political twist with the theme “Gharwalon ki Sarkar.”
He will soon begin shooting for Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. In the film, Salman plays an Indian soldier in a story based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.
Recently, he was seen in A.R. Murugadoss’s film Sikandar, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna.
Khans Unite for Ganpati
Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his family are known for their inclusive celebrations, and this year's Ganesh Chaturthi was no different. The superstar welcomed Bappa to his sister Arpita Khan's home, despite his busy schedule. Salman shared a video from the festivities on his Instagram, which quickly went viral. The video provides a heartwarming glimpse into the celebrations, showing the entire family under one roof. It features Salman performing the aarti alongside his father Salim Khan, mother Salma Khan, and brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan. Other family members, including sisters Arpita Khan and Alvira Khan Agnihotri, as well as brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri, Aayush Sharma, niece Alizeh Agnihotri, and nephew Ayaan Agnihotri, also participated in the rituals. Celebrated actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh, along with their children, were also part of the family gathering.
Netizens React – Applause and Criticism
As soon as Salman posted the video, it went viral across platforms. However, social media reactions remained polarised:
A section of fans admired the gesture, praising him for embracing diversity.
- One user commented, "The man who respects every religion."
- Another added, "This is why I love him so much, he and his family are true inspiration."
On the other hand, some netizens expressed disapproval, particularly from a conservative viewpoint.
- A user wrote, "Astagfirullah mujhe nahi pata Salman Khan Aisa bhi hoga inhen support mat karo."
- Another said, "Stop normalising things outside Islamic teachings, it's tantamount to legitimising them."
This mix of admiration and criticism highlighted the deep divide in online spaces regarding religious expressions by celebrities.
Salman Khan’s Work Front
Even while celebrating, Salman Khan remains occupied with professional commitments: He is currently hosting Bigg Boss 19, which has introduced a fresh political twist with the theme “Gharwalon ki Sarkar.”
He will soon begin shooting for Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. In the film, Salman plays an Indian soldier in a story based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.
Recently, he was seen in A.R. Murugadoss’s film Sikandar, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna.
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