Salman Khan attended the IIFA 2026 press conference in Mumbai, where the actor was seen interacting with fans, celebrities and photographers, sharing candid moments at the event.
One of the highlights of the event was Salman Khan's interaction with a young girl who had come to meet him. Despite the security arrangements around him, the actor allowed the little fan to approach him. He spoke to her, signed the poster she was carrying and handed it back to her.
Khan then kissed the girl on her forehead, making the interaction an aww-worthy moment. A video of the exchange has since surfaced on social media.
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The moment also brought attention to Khan's earlier comments about fatherhood. During his appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9, the actor had spoken about his wish to have children. He said, “I want to have children at some point in the future.”
Salman Khan Warns Paps About Camera Angles
At the event, Salman Khan had a candid exchange with the paparazzi while posing for photographs. He asked them to capture him from the right angles and avoid clicking pictures from the back, revisiting his earlier concerns about paparazzi photographs on Koffee With Karan.
Referring to celebrity sightings and PR activity, Khan said, “Since PR has come in. Some people pay the PR for their sighting or whatever this is called. So, some people want to do that stuff. I was not speaking about those kinds of people. I was speaking about those people who don't want it.”
Karan Johar then pointed out, “And there are really bad angles.” Responding to him, Salman added, “Yeah. And girls are uncomfortable.”
For the press conference, Khan opted for a textured blue coat with a black shirt and blue jeans.
Salman Khan Hugs Kareena Kapoor At IIFA Event
The press conference also saw Khan share a warm moment with his Bodyguard co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan. The two were seen happily posing for the paparazzi after meeting at the venue.
Khan also shared a fun moment with Varun Dhawan, with the two dancing to “Tan Tana Tan” from Judwaa. He was later seen chatting with Rashmika Mandanna, Shahid Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi during the gathering.
The IIFA 2026 press conference was also attended by Ali Fazal, along with Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Varun Dhawan and other members of the film industry.
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