Inside scoop & surprises from SALMAN's bday pty

Salman Khan was busy celebrating his 46th birthday at his Panvel farmhouse on Tuesday night with family and a few (actually about a hundred) close friends. While few A-listers were a part of the guest list, the Khan concentrated on those who have helped him in his early years. Sooraj Barjatya, Subhash Ghai and even Anand Balraj, the actor with whom Salman used to go for auditions as a struggler were at the party. A source present at the party informed us about all that shocked, and things that entertained people at the big bash.

No photo, only halwa

Salman did not want photographers. 'Salmanbhai ka order hai, ek bhi photo nahi milega,' said his security men to the many who landed outside the gates of Khan's Panvel farmhouse. The determined few who braved the cold and stayed on till the wee hours, were rewarded by Khan not with a photo op but a treat of chicken and halwa.

Surprise surprise!

There were a few surprise guests who turned up to wish Salman. Sooraj Barjatya for instance, who never is seen in any party, came in as early as 8 pm. Veteran comedian Lollypop, with whom Salman did his career's first stage shows, was also there. Khan's ex Sangeeta Bijlani was also spotted minus hubby Azharuddin.

Mother of all surprises

Farhan Akhtar. Oh yes. Shah Rukh Khan's close friend Farhan Akhtar was present at Salman's birthday bash. This did manage to spark off rumours about the filmmaker trying to woo Salman for his next directorial venture, informed the source.

The absentees

Good friend Aamir Khan couldn't leave his newborn Azad and so, was missing from the party. Brother Arbaaz's wife Malaika Arora was also conspicuous by her absence. Those who reportedly, have patched up with the dabangg Khan recently - Ranbir Kapoor, SRK, John Abrahan, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra were also not on the guest list.

And those who came

Representing Aamir was his bhanja Imran, who ame in with wife Avantika and was seen having a rather animated conversation with Salim Khan. Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor were seen having a heart-to-heart while Yuvraj Singh, who came in with Neha Dhupia and Sophie Chowdhury was heard saying not-so-nice things about his once girlfriend Deepika Padukone.

Those you thought wouldn't turn up...

Govinda, who has now reportedly patched up with his good friend Salman, danced with the birthday boy on songs from Partner. Rumi Jaffery was spotted having a conversation with the two. Sajid Nadiadwala, who reportedly had a fallout with friend Salman recently, not only came for the party, but will be staying at Salman's Panvel farmhouse till December 31, revealed the source. Vijay Galani with whom Salman had a tiff over non-payment of his dues for Veer was also spotted at the party.