Baba Siddique SRK-Salman: Baba Siddique, a prominent politician and former Maharashtra minister, was tragically shot and killed by armed assailants in Mumbai on Saturday, leaving both the political and film industries in shock. Siddique, well-known for his strong political connections and friendships with Bollywoods elite, including superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, is credited with playing a key part in mending the rift between the two actors.Famous SRK-Salman feud began at Katrinas birthday bashThe feud between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan began in 2008 after a heated altercation at actress Katrina Kaifs birthday party, which led to the two avoiding each other for nearly five years. The cold war between Bollywoods biggest stars left fans and the media speculating for years.When Baba Siddiques Iftar party turned foes to friendsIn 2013, at Baba Siddiques famous annual iftar party, the long-standing tension between the Khans finally thawed. Siddique cleverly seated Shah Rukh Khan next to Salmans father, Salim Khan, facilitating an interaction that ended with the two actors embracing each other. The viral photo of their hug became a symbol of reconciliation, bringing an end to their public feud.Baba Siddique responded with modestyDespite being at the center of the event that brought the two actors together, Siddique humbly downplayed his role, attributing the reconciliation to divine intervention. He said, They both wanted it... Allah shows the way. I had no role to play.शाहरुख़ और सलमान को मिलाने वाले NCP नेता बाबा सिद्दीकी की गोली मार कर हत्या कर दी गयी.देश की आर्थिक राजधानी कहे जाने वाली मुंबई में जब इतने बड़े-बड़े लोगों के साथ जब इस तरह की घटना हो सकती है तो आम लोगों की सुरक्षा के बारे में क्या ही कहे ।#BabaSiddique pic.twitter.com/XrJvuSM7FN— PJ Mishra (@PJMishra121110) October 12, 2024Why was Baba Siddiqui famousBeyond Bollywood, Siddique was a towering figure in Maharashtra politics, known for his ability to unite people from various fields. His iftar parties were legendary, attended by a whos who of the film industry, including stars like Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty. In his political career, Siddique served three consecutive terms as MLA from Bandra West and held key ministerial positions. Earlier this year, he joined Ajit Pawars NCP after a fallout with the Congress.Following his death, tributes poured in from politicians and Bollywood stars, with Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Shilpa Shetty among those who visited the hospital to pay their respects.
