MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Salman Khan is celebrating his 55th birthday todat but has appealed to his fans to not throng outside his house on the occasion due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The actor retreated to his farmhouse for low-key birthday celebrations with his family. He cut a cake at midnight and spoke to the gathered media outside briefly.
“There are no celebrations this year, it’s just me and my family, no one else,” he said. “I had no desire to celebrate my birthday in this terrible year. I hope that the next year brings positivity into our lives. I hope that everyone is healthy, happy, and safe.” He advised everyone to follow hygiene protocols to protect themselves from the coronavirus pandemic.
When asked about the release of his film ‘Radhe’, Salman said that he isn’t sure when people will be able to step out safely to watch movies or will be able to afford to go to the theatres again.
“If things are in the clear by Eid, that’s when the film will be released,” Salman said. “That’s not important, what’s important is to ensure that people are safe. And God forbid, if anything happens to them at the theatre, then that wouldn’t be acceptable for anyone.”
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A day prior to his birthday, Salman had put up a sign outside his residence in Mumbai, advising fans to not gather outside as they normally do every year.
“The Iove and affections 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 housekeeping the Covid pandemic & social distancing norms in mind,” read the notice.
The actor urged fans to wear masks, sanitize and maintain social distancing. Salman was one of the first actors to resume work during the pandemic.
On the work front, Salman Khan has begun shooting for his upcoming film, ‘Antim- The Final Truth’ in which he reportedly plays a Sikh cop. He is Salman Khan is also currently hosting the latest season of the reality show Bigg Boss which started in October.
