Watch: Salman Khan surprises Katrina Kaif with a birthday kiss at IIFA 2017

I was 18 when I met Salman and that is the most memorable thing says Katrina Kaif  The video showing Salman kissing Katrina has gone viral. Salman and his former girlfriend, Katrina, will be performing at the 18th edition of The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.

Actor Salman Khan surprised everyone when he kissed Katrina Kaif after wishing her a happy birthday. Katrina will turn 34 on July 16 this year and will mark the day in New York during IIFA 2017. 

Salman and Katrina were addressing a small audience during the official press conference held at the Metropolitan Ballroom at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel. Both the stars were seen spending much of their time in each other’s company. 

Bollywood actors including Sushant Singh Rajput, Kriti Sanon, Anupam Kher, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Shahid Kapoor were present along with Salman and Katrina. When other stars started singing happy birthday and wishing Katrina, Salman said, “The best part about wishing somebody is this,” and the actor gave a kiss to Katrina. Salman kissed Katrina on both the cheeks, and we saw Katrina smiling. The video showing Salman kissing Katrina has gone viral.

Katrina tasted her first Bollywood success opposite Salman Khan and she said meeting the superstar was the most memorable moment of her life. The actress made her film debut with Kaizad Gustad's 2003 movie "Boom", which was a failure. Her first hit was 2005 Salman-starrer "Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?", directed by David Dhawan.

When asked what was the most naughty or memorable thing she did at the age of 18, Katrina replied, "I was 18 when I met Salman and that is the most memorable thing." 

To which Salman jokingly added, "There is nothing naughty that I did. And there is nothing memorable that I have done." 

Salman and his former girlfriend, Katrina, will be performing at the 18th edition of The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.

When posed the same question, actress Alia Bhatt said, she was giving her exams and was also doing workshops for her debut film "Student of the Year" at the age of 18.

The 24-year-old actress said she was both nervous and excited about her debut performance at IIFA.

"I have not been part of the IIFA so far and I think everything happens for a reason. It had to be in New York and it had to be when I was nominated for two of my films - 'Dear Zindagi' and 'Udta Punjab'. It is special. I am excited, enthusiastic and nervous." 

Katrina quickly added, "I hope Alia wins both the trophies and gives one in charity.

(Inputs from PTI)