Overview
- Salman Khan, appearing Tuesday with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the President Cup 2026 opening in Thane, was filmed taking a blue ring from his pocket and sliding it onto his middle finger.
- Clips from the ceremony spread quickly on X and Instagram, drawing mixed reactions that ranged from support to mockery, including a viral post calling the move an “iconic failure.”
- Some coverage identified the stone as a Neelam sapphire, which in South Asian astrology is tied to Saturn and is worn to ward off the evil eye, known as buri nazar.
- The ring was framed as an addition to Khan’s long-worn turquoise bracelet, a family-linked accessory that fans often view as a protective charm.
- On the film front, reports say his war drama Maatrubhumi could shift from its April 17 release due to reshoots and approvals, and he has also announced a new project with producer Dil Raju and director Vamshi Paidipally starring Nayanthara.