Fans have been queuing up outside Salman Khan's home at Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, north west Mumbai, from Tuesday night to catch a glimpse of the superstar, who celebrates his 58th birthday on December 27.
The streets were lined with banners as well as posters of Bollywood's Bhai Jaan.
Watch fans wait anxiously for their idol
Meanwhile, Salman brought in his birthday at a party at his younger sister Arpita Khan Sharma's residence, in another part of Badra.
What makes this day even more special is that it coincides with the birthday of his niece Ayat, Arpita's daughter.
The mamu-niece duo celebrate their birthday together every year, and this year was no different.
The duo cut cakes at an intimate birthday bash in the presence of family and friends.
He also sang the birthday song for Ayat, as daddy Aayush Sharma held her in his arms.
The party was attended by Helen, Arbaaz Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Sohail Khan, Lulia Vantur, Arbaaz Khan's son Arhaan Khan, Bobby Deol and others.
Watch Salman Khan at Mumbai airport
Salman returned to Mumbai from Delhi in the early hours of Wednesday to celebrate his birthday with friends and family.
He was snapped at Mumbai airport where he was seen waving at the paps.
