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Today Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are good friends. In fact, his entire episode of not speaking between 2008 and 2013 is now almost forgotten. Author Sanjukta Nandy in her book ‘Khantastic – The Untold Story Of Bollywood’s Trio’ talks about the time when everything was fine between them and some interesting trivia from the hit 1995 film, Karan Arjun, in which both stars appeared together and created a frenzy.
While Salman Khan began his career in 1989, SRK’s career began in 1990 but took off excellently with twin successes from Baazigar and Darr in 1993. However, there was no bitter rivalry between the two at this point. When they had just started, they had met at a gym in Bandra. Sanjukta writes that SRK admired Salman’s sculpted body and dedication to exercise.
When Shah Rukh organized the third season of the famous question and answer show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” in 2007, he revealed that in the early 1990s, Salman Khan’s family looked after him and used to call him for meals. SRK also mentioned that Salman’s father, Salim Khan, had told him, in a clearer tone: “Tum actor ban zaroor jaaoge kyunki tumne hamare ghar mein khana khaya hai! “When Shah Rukh Khan had doubts about his 1995 love story Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge It would work, it was Salman who clapped him on the back and assured him it would be a great movie.
Their friendship got a boost when they signed Karan Arjun. Rakesh Roshan, in a Bollywood Hungama Exclusive interview, revealed that Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn were the original choices, but they were not convinced with the story and also wanted to change character. Rakesh Roshan did not allow this and they both left the film. But SRK returned when he learned that Aamir Khan and Salman Khan had shown interest. Aamir was busy and unable to make the film, and therefore Shah Rukh and Salman were signed.
Karan Arjun He was shot in Rajasthan. During a schedule in Chomu, near Jaipur, they were given accommodation in the luxurious Samode Palace, Jaipur. However, they decided to stay in a smaller space with only fifteen rooms. The rooms in this place were small and the beds were smaller, but the guest house had a warm, homey atmosphere that attracted both stars. Salman Khan’s brother Sohail used to visit them often, and both Shah Rukh slept in the same room. Sanjukta has written in the book that Shah Rukh snores often and the brothers push him out of bed to wake him up!
Also, both Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan even set up a small gym on the guesthouse premises. They would work together, sometimes late into the night. This was a time when SRK had never worked before. Meanwhile, Salman was the expert and encouraged Shah Rukh to try exercising. There was a tank on the property and Khan’s actors turned it into a pool! They often spent their time here when they didn’t shoot. This small guest house helped cement a strong bond not only between the two actors but also between the unit. Salman Khan in an interview later said that by staying in this smaller, cheaper place, he and Shah Rukh helped save Rakesh Roshan a lot of money!
Karan Arjun released on January 13, 1995 and was a box office success from day 1. The film was loved for its concept, dialogue, songs, emotional connection and, most importantly, the excellent combination of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
Also read: 25 Years of Karan Arjun EXCLUSIVE: How viewers braved the EXTREME cold snap to watch 2 AM shows! M. And 6 a.m. M.
