Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with the usual warmth across Bollywood, and Salman Khan’s family celebration has now become a talking point on social media. A video from the gathering shows Arpita Khan Sharma performing the traditional rituals before tying a rakhi on her brother Salman Khan’s wrist.
However, it wasn’t just the sibling celebration that caught the attention of internet users. A large artwork depicting Jesus Christ, along with Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, was visible on the wall behind them. The unusual visual combination quickly became a topic of discussion on X, with several users calling attention to the different cultural and religious elements visible in the video.
The celebration took place at Salman Khan’s sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri’s residence. Arpita later shared a glimpse of the family gathering on Instagram, giving fans a look at the Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
Arpita Khan Ties Rakhi To Salman Khan
This is the most secular video on internet today
— Chota Don (@choga_don) August 28, 2026
A Muslim girl (Arpita Khan) married to a Hindu man (Aayush Sharma) ties a rakhi to her Muslim brother (Salman Khan) while a picture of Jesus is in the background 😭 pic.twitter.com/C1Q4FyQSDC
In the video, Arpita can be seen dressed in a white patterned kurta with a matching dupatta. Salman, meanwhile, opted for a casual look featuring a T-shirt, jeans and a black cowboy-style hat. Arpita performs the aarti as part of the traditional Raksha Bandhan ceremony before tying the rakhi on Salman’s wrist. The siblings are seen participating in the celebration at the family gathering.
The large artwork behind them, however, quickly became the most discussed part of the video online. The mural features an image of Jesus Christ and Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, creating a striking backdrop to the Hindu festival celebration.
The visual caught the attention of social media users, who began sharing their reactions to what they saw as a blend of different cultural and religious references.
Internet Reacts To The Raksha Bandhan Video
The video generated several reactions on X, with users focusing on the combination of the Raksha Bandhan ceremony and the Christian artwork in the background.
One X user wrote, “This is the most secular video on the internet today. A Muslim girl (Arpita Khan) married to a Hindu man (Aayush Sharma) ties a rakhi to her Muslim brother (Salman Khan) while a picture of Jesus is in the background (sic).”
The comment quickly drew attention to the different religious and cultural references visible in the celebration. The user described the scene as an example of secularism, highlighting the family’s different backgrounds alongside the artwork in the setting.
Another user took a more humorous approach to the moment. They wrote, “Muslim brother, Hindu sister with Jesus blessing them from behind.” Meanwhile Salman Khan and Arpita: “Wait… were we supposed to assemble the entire secular cinematic universe for Rakshabandhan?” India really said: why stop at one festival when you can unlock the full crossover episode (sic).”
The reaction focused on the unexpected combination of elements in the video, with the user describing it as a “full crossover episode.”
Another User Calls It A ‘Shade Of Secularism’
Another reaction also highlighted the presence of The Last Supper artwork behind Salman and Arpita during the ceremony.
A third user commented, “Arpita tying a Rakhi to Salman with an illustration of Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper is such a shade of secularism India has; no matter how much it upsets a lot of people on either side of the religious and political aisle! (sic)”
The comment once again brought the focus back to the visual setting of the celebration. Rather than the ceremony itself, the artwork in the background became the central talking point for many users.
The reactions also show how quickly a simple family celebration can become a social media discussion when a particular visual detail stands out.
Salman Khan Spotted After The Celebrations
Salman Khan was also spotted outside the residence after the Raksha Bandhan celebrations. The actor had several colourful rakhis tied around his wrist and a tilak on his forehead. When photographers asked him to show the rakhis, Salman briefly lifted his wrist before getting into his car. The moment offered another glimpse of the actor’s Raksha Bandhan celebrations and showed the different rakhis he received during the festival.
While the video from the family gathering generated online discussion because of its backdrop, Salman’s appearance outside the residence was a more traditional glimpse of the festival celebrations.
Why The Video Is Getting Attention
The main reason the video has generated so much discussion is the combination of elements captured in a single frame. On one side, Arpita is performing the traditional Raksha Bandhan rituals for Salman. On the other, a large representation of Jesus Christ and The Last Supper is visible behind them.
That visual prompted social media users to interpret the moment in different ways. Some focused on the idea of different traditions existing together, while others simply found the backdrop unusual and noteworthy. The comments shared on X largely centred on this combination rather than the actual Raksha Bandhan ritual.
It is worth noting that the mural itself was part of the setting at Alvira Khan Agnihotri’s residence, where the family gathering took place. The information available about the celebration does not provide further details about when or why the artwork was installed there.
Salman Khan’s Upcoming Projects
Meanwhile, Salman Khan has an interesting lineup on the work front. The actor is gearing up for Maatrubhumi, which was earlier titled Battle of Galwan. The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and stars Chitrangada Singh alongside Salman.
The makers have not yet announced the release date of the film. Salman is also preparing to return as the host of Bigg Boss. The upcoming season of the popular reality show is scheduled to premiere on September 6. His return as the host is among the major television events lined up for the coming weeks, with the actor once again expected to lead the new season.
Conclusion
Salman Khan’s Raksha Bandhan celebration with Arpita Khan Sharma has attracted attention for an unexpected reason. A video of Arpita tying rakhi to Salman shows the siblings performing the traditional ceremony, while a large Jesus Christ and The Last Supper mural can be seen behind them.
The unusual backdrop quickly became a talking point on X, with users highlighting the combination of different cultural and religious references in the scene. Several reactions described the moment as a representation of India’s secular character, while others approached it with humour.
Salman was also spotted outside the residence with several colourful rakhis and a tilak on his forehead. Away from the celebrations, Salman has Maatrubhumi and Bigg Boss lined up. For now, however, it is his Raksha Bandhan video with Arpita that has got the internet talking.
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