Bollywood megastar Salman Khan was the center of an endearing viral moment on Tuesday during his family's intimate one-and-a-half-day Ganpati Visarjan rituals, held at younger brother Sohail Khan's residence in Mumbai. Joined by close family members and rumored girlfriend Iulia Vantur, the actor participated in the solemn farewell prayer honoring Lord Ganesha. However, during the ritualistic offering of the sacred flame, the Dabangg superstar mistakenly began rotating the puja thali in an anti-clockwise direction, prompting an immediate intervention from his younger sister Arpita Khan Sharma, leading to a heartwarming brother-sister interaction that quickly swept across social media feeds.

Devotion Amidst Loud Chants: Arpita Gently Steps In to Guide Her Elder Brother

In the widely circulated video snippet captured right before the immersion rites, Salman is seen standing directly before the idol of Lord Ganesha, completely immersed in devotion while turning the prayer plate from right to left. Due to the resounding dhol beats, festive chants, and continuous devotional singing filling the room, the actor initially failed to hear Arpita calling out "Bhai" from behind. Realizing he was unaware of the inversion, Arpita stepped forward into the frame, tapped him on the arm, and guided him to reverse the motion clockwise, from left to right. Upon realizing his innocent slip, Salman immediately rectified the circular movement, shot a loving sideways glance at his sister, and broke into a shy, mischievous smile reminiscent of a caught child, charming millions of viewers across Instagram and X.

Social Media Erupts in Praise: Witty Banter With 'Fukrey' Star Varun Sharma Adds to the Cheer

Digital audiences reacted warmly to the star's candid vulnerability, flooding the comment sections with adoration for the sibling bond. Fans noted that no matter how formidable his on-screen persona, Salman invariably yields to Arpita’s guidance, with users writing, "Bhaijaan only listens to Arpita" and "It's okay, Bhaijaan will learn slowly." Adding further lightness to the festive gathering, another parallel video from the Visarjan ceremony went viral, capturing Salman sharing a comedic exchange with Fukrey star Varun Sharma. As Varun lingered with folded hands, touching Bappa's feet in prolonged prayer, Salman playfully quipped that asking for so long wouldn't grant him extra wishes, leaving the entire room, including the actors and family guests, erupting into spontaneous laughter.