Bollywood superstar Salman Khan lit up the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 in Jeddah as he attended the Golden Globes gala dinner, posing with global icons including Idris Elba and Édgar Ramírez. The actor’s appearance instantly set social media abuzz, with fans raving about his youthful look and charismatic presence.
Salman’s participation at the prestigious festival follows appearances by several Indian stars such as Aishwarya Rai, Kriti Sanon, Kartik Aaryan, and Alia Bhatt, who was honoured with the Golden Globe Horizon Award this year.
In videos circulating online, Salman is seen expressing joy over Alia’s achievement.
“I love it here. I like Saudi… It’s nice. I keep visiting quite a bit nowadays,” Salman said, adding that Alia’s recognition was “amazing” and praising Saudi Arabia for celebrating diverse cultures.
Star-Studded Moments at the Gala
Dressed in an all-black ensemble, Salman posed with several international celebrities including Idris Elba, Édgar Ramírez, Olga Kurylenko, and Emad Iskande. The internet quickly reacted, with fans flooding X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
Some popular comments included:
- “Bhai is ageing backwards, man.”
- “Looking a lot like he was in the 2000s.”
- “Salman Khan x Idris Elba wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card.”
Also present at the gala were Naomie Harris, Riz Ahmed, Henry Golding, Rachid Bouchareb, Nour Alkhadra, Summer Shesha, Hakeem Jomah, and Darin J. Sallam.
What’s Next for Salman Khan
On the work front, Salman is preparing for his upcoming war-drama Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Inspired by accounts from India’s Most Fearless 3, the film revolves around the Indo-China clash in the Galwan Valley. Makers recently unveiled his character poster, and the film is slated for release next year.
Salman’s global appearances and high-profile interactions continue to keep the spotlight firmly on him as fans eagerly await his next on-screen transformation.
