Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 19, 2017)

Fifty thousand fans whistled and screamed as Salman Khan crooned “Main Hoon Hero” at London’s O2 Arena where Lady Gaga and Imagine Dragons are expected to perform next. The Dabangg Khan had performed earlier in Birmingham on September 17 to another full house. Joining Sallu on stage were his Kick-ed co-star Jacqueline Fernandez and his Dabangg biwi Sonakshi Sinha.

Rajjo and her Pandeyji celebrated seven years of their superhit first film with a special act that had Sona mouthing some of the film’s iconic dialogue, including the unforgettable, “Thappad se darr nahi lagta, pyaar se lagta hai.” Later, she moved to the beat of “Chinta Ta” and “Dhadang” alongside her Rowdy Rathore choreographer-director Prabhu Dheva.

Sallu’s lil’ ‘Hero’, Sooraj Pancholi, joined Sona and him to dance to “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” while Prabhu Dheva shook a leg with the actor and his protégé to “Mera Hi Jalwa.” The Khan also waltzed with Daisy Shah to the romantic “Tere Naina” as rapper Badshah mouthed the lines. He then spontaneously gave the “Hangover” song new lyrics as siblings Sohail and Arpita cheered from the wings.

The two-hour concert concluded with a 20-minute finale featuring all the actors and over 100 background dancers. The party continued in Sallu’s hotel suite with Jackie and him recreating “Tan Tana Tan” from Judwaa before jetting back to Mumbai.