Salman Khan, the Bollywood superstar widely nicknamed “Dabangg Khan” after his blockbuster film Dabangg, has arrived in Riyadh to participate in the ongoing Joy Forum 2025.
His visit has already generated significant buzz.
On arrival, Salman attended a series of scheduled events at the forum, including a panel on entertainment and cross-cultural collaboration where he spoke about the global reach of Indian cinema and the importance of storytelling that connects across borders. He also took part in photo calls and short fan interactions arranged by the organizers.
During his stay in Riyadh, Salman had a surprise meet-up with Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast), the US-based creator known for large-scale challenge videos and philanthropy. The meeting reportedly took place informally at a hospitality suite arranged for forum delegates.
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He is part of the event along with Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, where the three Khans appeared together on the same stage for the first time and participated in a dialogue session on October 17.
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MrBeast also took a picture with them at the event, which has gone viral on social media.
Salman Khan himself confirmed his participation in the Joy Forum through a social media post, saying that he looked forward to making it an “inspiring and unforgettable experience.”
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