Bollywood meets Hollywood as global icons Salman Khan and Johnny Depp share a warm encounter at the Red Sea Film Festival
December 12, 2025: A historic cross-cultural moment captivated attendees and social media followers worldwide when Bollywood superstar Salman Khan met Hollywood icon Johnny Depp at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival. Viral photographs and videos of their warm, polite interactions quickly circulated, generating immense excitement and buzz.
Red Carpet Style and Candid Moments
Both cinematic legends were in attendance for the festival’s closing ceremony, showcasing distinct and refined fashion choices.
- Salman Khan opted for a subtle and classy look, sporting an ink-blue suit paired with a matching shirt, highlighting his signature charm.
- Johnny Depp, known for his traditional yet varied style, wore a grey suit with a dark shirt and a striking scarf draped around his neck.
The two were spotted having candid conversations, exchanging smiles, and posing together for photographs, much to the delight of the other guests and their global fan bases.
Fan Reactions to the ‘Multiverse’ Encounter
The sight of the two stars together immediately led to a surge of appreciation on social media, with fans expressing their surprise and pleasure:
- “When Bollywood meets Hollywood at the Red Sea Film Festival: Salman Khan and Johnny Depp serving looks and legends.”
- “Just look at the aura, man.”
- “Johnny Depp and Salman Khan, what kind of multiverse is this?!”
Salman Presents Red Sea Honoree Award
Beyond his encounter with Depp, Salman Khan also crossed paths with Hollywood actors Idris Elba and Edgar Ramirez, with images of these meetings also going viral.
During the ceremony, Salman Khan had the honor of presenting actor and filmmaker Idris Elba with the Red Sea Honoree Award. The festival’s official social media account posted a congratulatory message, confirming the presentation by Salman Khan.
Salman Khan on the Work Front
On the professional front, Salman Khan’s last major big-screen release, Sikandar, failed to meet box office expectations. He was recently seen in a cameo in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut web series, The Ba*ds of Bollywood, and also anchored the reality show Bigg Boss 19.
The actor is now intensely focused on his forthcoming war drama, Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The film is inspired by a chapter from the book India’s Most Fearless 3 and delves into the Indo-Chinese battle in the Galwan Valley. With his character poster already released, fans are eagerly awaiting the first official glimpse of this highly anticipated production.