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Salman Khan presents Red Sea Honoree Award to Idris Elba at global film festival

Salman Khan presented the Red Sea Honoree Award to Hollywood star Idris Elba, creating one of the festival’s most memorable moments as the two shared a warm hug and cheerful exchange on stage. His interactions with global icons, including Johnny Depp, went viral, further showcasing his widespread international appeal.

December 12, 2025 / 22:22 IST
Salman Khan hugs Idris Elba at global event

Bollywood actor Salman Khan is once again creating waves at the Red Sea International Film Festival. Salman has presented the Red Sea Honoree Award to Hollywood actor-filmmaker Idris Elba, who is known for the films The Suicide Squad, Beast, Head of State, and numerous others.

The social media handle of the International Film Festival shared the picture and video of Salman presenting the award to Idris. The picture was captioned, “Congratulations to actor and filmmaker Idris Elba for being honored at #RedSeaIFF25 with the Red Sea Honoree Award, presented to him by Salman Khan.”

One of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony was created when the two idols greeted each other, gave each other a heartfelt hug, and had a quick, lighthearted talk.

Salman attracted a lot of attention for his presence, charm, and unquestionable star power during the event, which brought together renowned actors, directors, and cultural giants from all over the world.

Several pictures of Salman interacting with celebrities, including Johnny Depp, also went viral on social media, highlighting his massive global appeal.

The Red Sea International Film Festival, which takes place in Jeddah every year, has grown to be one of the most significant film events in the area. At every edition, Salman Khan continues to be a dependable and welcome presence, garnering passionate attention from fans and the media.

Also Read: Salman Khan reveals he hasn’t gone out for dinner in 25 years, says 'Shooting se ghar, ghar se shooting'

On the work front, Salman is gearing up for the war drama, Battle of Galwan. He has recently wrapped up Bigg Boss 19, with an emotional finale. He has also confirmed that he is working on Kick 2.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Dec 12, 2025 10:02 pm

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