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Salman Khan Hints at SRK Rift on Koffee With Karan
14 Oct
Summary
- Salman questioned Karan Johar's nervousness, hinting at SRK.
- The stars reconciled publicly at Baba Siddique's Iftaar party.
- Their rift began in 2008 after an argument at Katrina Kaif's birthday.
On the premiere episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9, Salman Khan addressed host Karan Johar's enduring nervousness when interacting with him. Khan directly inquired if Johar's stress was related to him or "somebody else," specifically referencing his past disagreement with Shah Rukh Khan. Khan reassured Johar that their previous animosity had long since dissolved.
Khan acknowledged that a period existed where their relationship was strained, suggesting Johar's apprehension might have been influenced by his connection with Shah Rukh Khan. This remark revived memories of their highly publicized fallout, which reportedly began in July 2008 after an altercation at Katrina Kaif's birthday celebration in Mumbai.
The disagreement allegedly escalated over discussions about their respective television shows and comments made about Salman's former girlfriend, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Following the intense argument, Karan Johar reportedly left the event with Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan. The two actors maintained a distance for several years.
Their reconciliation was marked by a public hug at politician Baba Siddique's Iftaar party in July 2013, effectively ending years of speculation about their strained relationship. Since then, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan have maintained a cordial relationship and have made appearances in each other's films, signifying a full circle in their once-turbulent friendship.
