Salman Khan's Surprise Visit Helped Aamir Khan Through Depression: 'He Dropped By For Dinner And…'
Aamir Khan's latest film Sitaare Zameen Par had a special screening in Mumbai that turned into a memorable reunion for the three Khans of Bollywood. The film, a sports comedy with a coming-of-age theme, is directed by Shubh Mangal Saavdhan fame RS Prasanna. While the focus was on the movie, the evening drew extra attention when Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan arrived to support Aamir—an appearance that delighted fans and media alike.
The gathering wasn't a one-off. Aamir revealed that the trio had previously come together for a preview of Loveyapa, a film that marks his son Junaid Khan's big-screen debut. Their shared presence at both events shows the bond they now share, even if that wasn't always the case.
In a recent conversation with The Lallantop, Aamir looked back at a difficult phase in his personal life that unexpectedly deepened his bond with Salman Khan. Recalling the early 2000s, after his separation from Reena Dutta, he said, 'I was in a very dark space emotionally. I used to drink heavily and isolate myself. Salman dropped by one day for dinner. I don't even remember how it came about, and we ended up having a deep conversation that went on for hours. That's when our friendship really began."
Their professional paths had crossed much earlier with the 1994 cult classic Andaz Apna Apna. But according to Aamir, things weren't so smooth back then. 'Back then, I used to get annoyed because Salman would often show up late, and I felt things weren't going as planned. I thought we couldn't be friends," he admitted. But over the years, perspectives changed and so did relationships. 'But meeting him again years later made me realise we all have flaws. We make mistakes. That understanding changed me – I became less judgemental," he said.
Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, two of Bollywood's biggest stars, famously came together for the cult classic Andaz Apna Apna in 1994. Despite their individual superstardom and public camaraderie, they haven't reunited for a full-fledged film since, making Andaz Apna Apna their only major collaboration to date.
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