Watch: Salman Khan Offers Prayers Barefoot For Ganesh Chaturthi
Salman Khan visited Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar’s home for Ganpati Darshan, seeking blessings and joining in the festive rituals.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was last seen in ‘Sikandar’, continued his Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as he paid a visit to Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar’s home in Mumbai for Ganpati Darshan on Monday. Pictures and videos of the superstar attending the pooja quickly surfaced online, showing him in a devotional mood while offering prayers to Lord Ganesha. In one viral video, Salman was seen barefoot as he stood before the altar with folded hands, seeking blessings.
He accepted prasad and a tika on his forehead before posing for pictures with Shelar. The minister also presented him with a framed photograph as a token of the occasion.
Check out the viral video here:
Dressed casually for the visit, Salman Khan opted for a checkered shirt paired with blue pants. He was surrounded by heavy security, bodyguards, and a convoy of cars, highlighting the high-profile attention his presence commanded.
Sharing glimpses of the star’s visit, Ashish Shelar took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote in Marathi: “Actor Salman Khan visited our Bandra West Public Ganeshotsav Committee's Ganpati for darshan.” The post was accompanied by pictures of the minister alongside the Bollywood star.
Have a look at the photos here:
अभिनेते सलमान खान यांनी आमच्या वांद्रे पश्चिम सार्वजनिक गणेशोत्सव मंडळाच्या गणरायाचे दर्शन घेतले.#GanpatiBappaMorya #Ganeshotsav #AshishShelar pic.twitter.com/LNRyE4qjNN
— Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) September 1, 2025
Just last week, Salman Khan and his family held their own Ganpati Visarjan, marked by music, dhol beats, and heartfelt rituals. The actor had shared a video on Instagram where each family member took turns carrying the idol of Bappa before the immersion, making it a deeply personal and emotional celebration for the Khan household.
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India’s most beloved festivals, is observed over ten days. It begins on the fourth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Bhadrapada and concludes with Anantha Chaturdashi, when the idols are immersed in water bodies amid music, chants, and dancing.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Salman Khan was last seen in AR Murugadoss’ action drama ‘Sikandar’, where he starred opposite Rashmika Mandanna. His next big-screen outing will be ‘Battle of Galwan’, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, in which he will essay the role of an Indian Army soldier. The film, which is inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes at the India-China border, will also star Chitrangda Singh.
Alongside films, Salman Khan continues his long-running stint as the host of ‘Bigg Boss’. The newly released 19th season, themed ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’, features a diverse lineup of contestants including Gaurav Khanna, Kunickaa Sadanand, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Amaal Mallik, Ashnoor Kaur, Zeishan Quadri, Abhishek Bajaj, Natalia Janoszek, Farhana Bhatt, Mridul Tiwari, Neelam Giri, Pranit More, Baseer Ali, Tanya Mittal, and Nehal.
The show airs on Colors and streams on JioHotstar.
