Salman had two bashesu00a0-- first with the KHANdaan and the second with friends and associates. He also launched an initiative on his blog where people can post stories of courage or veerta

On Saturday night, Salman brought in his 44th birthday with close familyu00a0-- his parents, Salim and Salma, Helen,u00a0 brothers Arbaaz and Sohail and their wives, Malaika and Seema at their Panvel farmhouse. Only close friends Sajid Nadiadwala and Katrina Kaif were not there. While Sajid left for USA for a working holiday with his family, Katrina is spending her Christmas and New Year's in London with her family.

Salman, Salma, Arbaaz, Helen and Sohail Khan. pic/ RANE ASHISH