In a significant moment on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s iconic film, Devdas, Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan found themselves in an unexpected scenario. The two stalwarts, who have collectively shaped the Indian movie industry over the past three decades, were involved in a unique incident during the shooting of a romantic scene.
Salman Khan, who was previously in a relationship with Aishwarya Rai, his co-star from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, was present on the sets of Devdas. At that time, Salman and Aishwarya’s relationship was reportedly strained, creating a palpable tension on the set.
An anecdote from Anupama Chopra’s book on Shah Rukh Khan unveils a noteworthy episode during the filming of a romantic scene featuring Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aishwarya Rai. The scene required SRK to delicately remove a thorn from Aishwarya’s foot. In an unexpected turn of events, Salman Khan volunteered to demonstrate the scene, with the cameras rolling under Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s direction.
This moment marked a unique collaboration between Salman and SRK on the film set, providing an intriguing behind-the-scenes glimpse into the dynamics of Bollywood’s top stars. The incident holds historical significance as it turned out to be the last time Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai shared the screen in a film.