Throwback: When Badshah revealed that Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan treated him with 'biryani' after patching up post their long standing feud

Last year, singer and rapper Badshah shared his experience of meeting Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan after they had reconciled. The two superstars had a long-standing feud, but according to Badshah, things took a positive turn when Shah Rukh invited him over. The rapper fondly remembered that both Salman and Shah Rukh treated him to biryani during this reunion.


Salman and Shah Rukh Khan's friendship dates back to the 1990s, with notable collaborations in films like Karan Arjun and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. However, their relationship hit a rough patch following an incident at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party in 2008, leading to a period of silence between them. Reports suggest that they mended their relationship in 2013.

Reflecting on this reunion, Badshah recounted the experience during his podcast with Raj Shamani.

“I met Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan at the backstage of an award show. I think they’d just had their patch up, apparently. I remember my manager telling me, ‘Shah Rukh sir is calling you’. I went to meet him, Salman sir was also there. They were talking to each other, I was standing there looking at them. Later, food was served, and they fed me biryani. They were sharing anecdotes with each other, and I was listening to them. Then I had to leave.”

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are often seen as the epitome of friendship in the Hindi film industry. Both of these men continue to be leading superstars, ruling the industry. Shah Rukh has maintained a close bond with Salman since the early days of his career. He once reminisced about his initial days in Mumbai, recalling how Salman’s family looked after him. King Khan mentioned that he frequently ate at their house.



Taking a look down memory lane, during his appearance on Salman Khan’s show, 'Dus Ka Dum' in 2018, Shah Rukh Khan spoke about his struggling days when he first arrived in Bombay (now Mumbai). SRK shared that Salman’s family took great care of him during that time.

King Khan humorously noted that Salman is younger than him by 1.5 months. “Lekin (Salman ne) bade bhai se bhi zyada aur inki family ne mera bahot dhyan rakha. Aur sirf dhakke hi nahin khaayein maine inke ghar ka khaana bhi khaaya hai (Salman took care of me more like an elder brother along with his family and I didn’t just struggle, I have also eaten homecooked food at his house).”


Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan's friendship has experienced its share of highs and lows since the 1990s. They co-starred in films like 'Karan Arjun' (1995) and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.' In 2002, SRK made a guest appearance in Salman's 'Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega,' and they also appeared together in 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam' that same year. Despite their ups and downs, the two reunited for a memorable In 2023, both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan made special appearances in each other’s films. Salman featured in SRK’s 'Pathaan', while King Khan had a cameo in 'Tiger 3' the same year. They are now set to face off in the upcoming spy thriller 'Tiger vs Pathaan.'

On the professional front, SRK is gearing up for his next film, 'King,' wherein he will star alongside his daughter, Suhana Khan. This action-packed thriller is directed by Sujoy Ghosh and co-produced by Siddharth Anand.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan recently starred in 'Tiger 3' with Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. He is currently working on 'Sikander', produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by AR Murugadoss.
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