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The President Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Thane on Tuesday, March 31, became a major talking point for reasons beyond sports. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who joined Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the event, went viral for a specific gesture involving a new piece of jewelry—a blue gemstone ring.
The ‘Middle Finger’ Nazar Shield
In a clip that has since flooded social media, Salman was seen pulling the ring from his pocket and placing it on his middle finger. While the actor is world-famous for his signature turquoise bracelet (a family tradition meant to ward off bad luck), this new addition sparked immediate debate.
- The “Nazar” Theory: Fans and spiritual enthusiasts noted that the blue gemstone is often associated with protection against the “evil eye” or buri nazar.
- The Viral Trolling: One X (formerly Twitter) user’s critique gained massive traction, jokingly calling the move an “iconic failure.” The user pointed out the irony of the “biggest star in Bollywood” using the international sign of disrespect (the middle finger) as his primary defense against negative energy, suggesting even the “evil eye” would take the hint and walk away.