Salman Khan’s throwback photo with MS Dhoni and AP Dhillon goes viral ahead of his 60th birthday

Salman Khan poses with MS Dhoni and AP Dhillon

As Salman Khan edges closer to his 60th birthday, it is not a red-carpet appearance or a film announcement that has caught fans’ attention, but a quiet, joy-filled moment from his personal life.

A throwback photograph shared by his brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri has offered a rare glimpse into the actor’s off-screen world — one filled with friendship, laughter and a bit of mud.

The image, taken at Salman Khan’s Panvel farmhouse, shows him alongside cricket icon MS Dhoni and global Punjabi music star AP Dhillon. All three are visibly muddy, smiling with the ease of people who have just shared a genuinely fun experience.

In the photograph, MS Dhoni stands on the left, AP Dhillon in the centre, and Salman Khan on the right, arms slung comfortably around each other’s shoulders. Stripped of celebrity trappings, they look less like figures from cinema, sport and music, and more like friends enjoying a carefree afternoon.

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Fans were quick to respond online, with comments ranging from “The legends Salman Khan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in one frame” to “Bhai log mud mein bhi unbeatable lag rahe! Salman bhai, Mahi, AP – yeh bond legendary hai.”

Salman Khan’s Panvel farmhouse has long been known as his sanctuary — a place where he escapes the noise of fame and spends time with those closest to him. This particular gathering resonated because it brought together three men from vastly different worlds, united simply by shared time and mutual respect.

As his birthday approaches, Salman Khan’s family has also offered insight into what the occasion means to him. In a video shared on his clothing brand Being Human, Alizeh Agnihotri described his ideal celebration as “family, farm and very less people.”

Arhaan Khan added, “Family, biryani at the end of the night but from Galaxy, has to be from Galaxy, and Ayat because now they share the same birthday.”

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Nirvan Khan summed it up with humour, mentioning “the whole family,” along with “Great music and too many controversies.”

Salman Khan himself joined the conversation by sharing gym pictures, writing, “I wish i could look like this when i am 60! 6 days from now..” The post drew affectionate reactions from colleagues, with Ashmit Patel commenting, “You’ll be looking like this even when you’re 70,” and Farah Khan adding, “Kookingggg.”

On the work front, anticipation continues to build around Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. Industry insiders suggest the film’s release date may be revealed on Salman Khan’s birthday, adding to the excitement surrounding the milestone.