Salman Khan’s ‘Ulti Aarti’ slip-up at Ganpati Visarjan went viral, but sister Arpita jumped in fast to guide him the right way — turning the oops into an adorable sibling moment caught on camera.
What Happened
Salman Khan performed the aarti in the wrong direction during the Ganpati Visarjan celebrations at the Khan family gathering, sparking his viral ‘ulti aarti’ (reverse aarti) moment. Traditionally, the aarti thali is meant to be moved in a clockwise motion in front of the deity, but Salman appeared to go the opposite way during the ritual.
Quick to notice, Arpita stepped in immediately, gently correcting her brother and guiding his hand through the right motion. The moment — captured on video and shared widely on social media — has since gone viral, with fans gushing over the natural, easygoing warmth between the siblings.
Fans React
Fans loved the video because it felt real. Instead of making fun of Salman’s mistake, people called it a “sweet sibling moment.” Many said Arpita jumped in quickly and calmly to help her brother, without any fuss. Clips like this feel more genuine than a planned photo-op, and they remind us that even big stars have small, human moments — especially when they’re with family.
The Bigger Picture
This isn’t the first time a Khan family member has faced some good-natured trolling over aarti etiquette — Katrina Kaif was famously ribbed by fans for a similar mix-up during a Ganpati celebration at the same household a few years back. It seems the reverse-aarti moment has become something of a recurring, light-hearted talking point during the family’s festive gatherings.
Ganpati Visarjan is an emotional and important ritual for the Khans, who celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with great devotion every year at Arpita and husband Aayush Sharma’s Mumbai residence. The extended family — including Salim Khan, Salma Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, and their children — regularly comes together for the aarti and visarjan, often joined by close friends from the industry.
For now, the “ulti aarti” clip has added one more heartwarming chapter to the Khan family’s festive tradition — proof that even a small stumble can turn into one of the most talked-about moments of the celebration.
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