Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, often hailed as Bollywood’s “Karan-Arjun,” once shared a deep bond both on and off screen. However, in 2008, their relationship took a dramatic turn, resulting in one of Bollywood’s most talked-about rifts.
The fallout began during a birthday party for Salman’s then-girlfriend, actress Katrina Kaif. Reports suggest that a comment Shah Rukh made regarding Salman’s past relationship with Aishwarya Rai sparked tensions, leading to an alleged physical altercation. Shah Rukh’s wife, Gauri Khan, reportedly intervened to prevent the situation from escalating further. However, from that day on, the two Khans went their separate ways.
Salman, known for his strong attachment to Shah Rukh, later admitted in an interview that the breakup deeply affected him. “I always loved Shah Rukh like a brother, which is why the rift hurt me so much,” he revealed. In a 2011 appearance on Koffee with Karan, Shah Rukh also took partial responsibility for the falling-out, although he refrained from offering a direct apology, citing his difficulty in expressing emotions.
Years later, in 2013, the two mended fences at a party hosted by politician Baba Siddique. Since then, their bond has only strengthened, evident in recent on-screen collaborations. Last year, Salman made a special appearance in Shah Rukh’s comeback film Pathaan, and Shah Rukh recently reciprocated with a cameo in Salman’s Tiger 3.
Today, their rekindled friendship remains one of Bollywood’s most beloved tales of rivalry, reconciliation, and camaraderie.
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