Salman Khan is know for usually throwing lavish parties, but the actor doesn’t like partying on his birthday. Even though he doesn’t host parties, December 27 is an important and special day for his relatives and close friends in the industry. A dinner party was by the Dabangg dude on the eve of his birthday. Celebrities were spotted everywhere at his Galaxy apartments in Bandra.

Bipasha Basu was a surprise guest. The actress has recently been on very good terms with the actor and also launched her fitness DVD Breakfree, on Bigg Boss 6, which has Salman Khan as it’s host.

The others spotted were Sohail Khan with wife Seema, Arbaaz Khan and wife Malaika Arora, Boney Kapoor, Vatsal Seth, David Dhawan and Sajid Nadiadwala.

Salman Khan himself appeared on the balcony of his house and waved at the media persons and fans camped outside.

The superstar has turned 47 yesterday and has every reason to be happy because it has been a terrific year for him professionally. His Ek Tha Tiger is the biggest blockbuster of the year and now Dabangg 2 looks like it’s gonna surpass Ek Tha Tiger’s collection at the B.O. is going strong at the box office. The film has already crossed the 100 crore mark.

Catch all the pictures of Salman’s Birthday dinner below.