Superstar Salman Khan's "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" was an instant hit with the global audience at the 20th Busan International Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation, says director Kabir Khan.

“The biggest audience ever...#BajrangiBhaijaanInBusan 5000 people...Standing ovation...Amazing energy here,” Kabir tweeted.

The film was screened on Tuesday at the film gala, which began on October 1 and will culminate on Saturday.

“Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, which narrates a story of how a man discovers love and affection while taking a Pakistani mute girl back to her country, won hearts and ruled box office by surpasssing Rs.300 crore mark in India.

The film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and child artist Harshaali Malhotra.

(Source: IANS)