When Farah Khan clarified Shah Rukh Khan didn’t slap Shirish Kunder: ‘I was very happy that he didn’t strike back…’ |

Farah Khan and Shah Rukh Khan‘s long-standing friendship faced turmoil in 2012 when SRK and Farah’s husband, filmmaker Shirish Kunderreportedly had a dispute at a party hosted by Sanjay Dutt. Media reports suggested that Shah Rukh had slapped Shirish at the event, leading to a significant fallout between them.
Farah addressed the incident during her appearance on NDTV’s ‘Your Call’, stating that there was no physical altercation.She explained that Shah Rukh Khan restrained Shirish Kunder, emphasizing the importance of de-escalating conflicts before they escalate.

Farah reflected on the incident, describing it as a necessary intervention. She suggested that without that significant event, their reconciliation might not have occurred, emphasizing the detrimental effects of allowing conflicts to escalate unchecked.

Shah Rukh and Farah reconciled shortly after the incident, leading to the resumption of their professional collaboration. Farah proceeded with her long-delayed project, “Happy New Year,” featuring the Bollywood superstar.

Farah expressed her appreciation for her renewed friendship with SRK, emphasizing that it’s their best phase as actor and director. She conveyed that the experience made them value their bond more, acknowledging its significance after a period of estrangement.
Farah highlighted the restored trust between her and SRK, emphasizing their open communication and disregard for rumors. She anticipated that this strengthened bond would reflect positively in their work, particularly in their collaboration on ‘Happy New Year.’