Alia Bhatt's 'Kaala Teeka' at Met Gala to Salman Khan's Bracelet, Indian Celebs Who are Superstitious

Every Desi knows that special thing our mothers do to ward off the evil eye when we’re getting ready. Yes, it’s that ‘kaala teeka’ (black dot) they sneak behind our ears. But guess what? We were today years old when we discovered that even Alia Bhatt is in on this tradition, as sharp-eyed fans spotted her ‘kaala teeka’ at Met Gala 2024.

Yes, that’s right. Alia made her second appearance at this year’s Met Gala, dazzling in a custom-made floral saree with an extravagant train designed by Sabyasachi. And if you were swooning over her bling from Sabyasachi High Jewellery’s Bengal Royal collection, you probably couldn’t miss that little ‘kaala teeka’ peeking behind her ear.

This little revelation about Alia surprised a bunch of folks who had no idea about this side of her. A Reddit post spilled the beans after they spotted it on Instagram, and the comments just kept pouring in.

But did you know that it’s not just Alia Bhatt; many other celebrities also harbour unique superstitions, as mentioned below?

Shah Rukh Khan’s Cars All Bear the ‘555’ Digit

The King of Bollywood insists on having the number 555 on all his car licence plates. Bobby Chawla, the CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment, shed light on this in a conversation with Gulf News, stating, “There’s no mystery to it. Shah Rukh is simply fond of the number. We applied for these numbers long ago, and they’ve stuck.” Moreover, according to a source, not only does Shah Rukh Khan prefer this number for his cars, but his family members and staff are also encouraged to include his lucky digits in their mobile phone numbers.

Salman Khan Believes His Firoza Bracelet Is Lucky

Salman Khan’s signature sapphire bracelet comes with a special story. The actor wears the bracelet 24/7 and doesn’t even take it off while shooting. The bracelet was reportedly gifted to him by his father, Salim Khan.

Sachin Tendulkar’s Dislike for ‘All the Best’ Wishes

Ex-Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif once revealed an untold story about Sachin’s bizarre superstition. Kaif said no one should say all the best to him before a match. “All the best. Never say it to him. He will avoid you and not look towards you. He feels an added pressure when these words are said to him.”

It just goes to show that superstitions can affect anyone, regardless of their status or fame.