Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was captured interacting with Hollywood megastar John Travolta at the recently held Joy Awards in Riyadh, where both actors were being honoured.
After recording the Bigg Boss 15 grand finale last week, Salman Khan visited Saudi Arabia on Sunday (30 January) to attend the Joy Awards 2022 at the Boulevard in Riyadh.
Organised by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, Joy Awards 2022 recognises and honours artistic achievements — awarding celebrities across various genres and categories including film, television and social media.
The Saudi Royal Court Advisor, Turki Alalshikh, honoured Khan with a ‘Personality of the Year’ Award, while Travolta received a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award.
In footage that has emerged following the event, Khan can be seen introducing himself to the Hollywood star, who also praised him for his performance in films.
In a video shared by a SK fan account on social media, Khan can be heard saying: “I work in the Indian film industry. My name is Salman Khan,” as he meets Travolta.
Megastars #salmankhan and John Travolta @jhontravoltta pic.twitter.com/yiPHOwXpaD
— Ifty khan (@Iftykhan15) January 28, 2022
Trade analyst Girish Johar had also shared a picture of the actors seated side by side at the ceremony, tweeting: “And… #SalmanKhan With #JohnTravolta At The #JoyAwards Riyadh, Saudi Arabia @BeingSalmanKhan.”
And… #SalmanKhan With #JohnTravolta At The #JoyAwards Riyadh, Saudi Arabia @BeingSalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/kxOZAbm0gA
— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) January 29, 2022
On the film front, Khan’s upcoming slate of projects include: Tiger 3 alongside Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi, Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali with South star Pooja Hegde. He will also be seen in an extended cameo in Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan.
