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Salman Khan calms crowd at Ganpati darshan

5 sourcesUpdated 18 Sept 2026, 2:20 am Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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Salman Khan was surrounded by fans and photographers while leaving a Ganpati event in Mumbai.

He folded his hands and asked the crowd to make way.

Reports say he told security to be careful around children in the crowd.

One report says he also asked his security to stop pushing a child who came near him.

Why it mattersThe crowd-control moment around a major celebrity shows how public appearances can quickly raise safety concerns, especially when children are nearby.
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The coverage also notes his attendance at other Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and mentions upcoming projects.

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What coverage agrees on

All reports agree that Salman Khan was mobbed after Ganpati darshan and responded calmly by asking people to make space. The coverage also consistently says he showed attention to children in the crowd.

What is changing or disputed

The main differences are in the level of detail about the crowd and his interaction with security and children. Additional reporting could clarify exactly how the scene unfolded in the video footage.

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The neutral coverage focuses on Salman Khan being mobbed by fans and photographers after Ganpati darshan. It describes him folding his hands, asking the crowd to clear a path, and instructing security to protect children nearby. One report says he also noticed two young children and had them brought closer so he could shake their hands. The accounts frame the moment as a crowded public appearance rather than a controversy.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: IANS LIVE
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The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

Salman Khan folds his hands as the crowd surrounds him after Ganpati darshan; asks security to protect…

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The Times of India reports that actor Salman Khan faced a chaotic crowd while leaving politician Ashish Shelar's Ganpati pandal in Mumbai. According to the publication, the actor remained calm, folded his hands to ask the gathering to make way, and instructed security personnel to be careful around children in the crowd. The article also notes his participation in other Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and mentions his upcoming film projects, including Maatrubhumi.

Hindustan Times Neutral framing Provisional rating

Salman Khan requests crowd with folded hands to make way, stops security from pushing child after Ganpati…

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The Hindustan Times reports that Bollywood actor Salman Khan was mobbed by fans and paparazzi while exiting politician Ashish Shelar's residence after Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The source states that Khan politely requested the crowd to clear a path with folded hands and stopped his security from pushing a child who approached him. Additionally, the article covers his attendance at other festival events and outlines his upcoming professional commitments.

IANS LIVE Neutral framing Reported

Salman Khan sneaks in a moment to make little boys happy amid being mobbed by fans

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was mobbed by fans and photographers after attending Ganpati darshan at Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar’s residence in Mumbai. Despite the chaotic crowd, videos captured the actor asking people to make space and folding his hands to request passage. He also spotted two young children waiting for him, instructed his security to bring them closer, and shook their hands to make them smile. The report additionally mentions his earlier participation in family Ganpati celebrations at his brother Sohail Khan’s residence.

Bollywood Mascot Neutral framing Reported

Salman Khan Surrounded by Massive Crowd at Ganesh Chaturthi Event, Folds Hands to Clear the Way

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Salman Khan’s visit to a Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at politician Ashish Shelar’s residence in Mumbai drew a massive crowd of fans and photographers. Footage circulating online showed the actor calmly navigating the packed area with his security team, folding his hands, and politely asking people to clear a path. Reports state he also instructed guards to be careful around children who had gathered to see him. Additionally, the article notes his participation in family festivities at his brother Sohail Khan’s residence and mentions his upcoming professional projects.