The dynamics of relationships in Bollywood often transcend the silver screen, intertwining personal lives with professional endeavors. Such was the case with the former power couple, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, whose romantic liaison captivated fans both on and off-screen. However, director Kabir Khan recently shed light on a previously undisclosed aspect of their collaboration, revealing the discomfort they experienced while shooting “Ek Tha Tiger” following their breakup.

Their pairing in “Ek Tha Tiger” was eagerly anticipated by fans, but behind the scenes, tensions brewed as Kabir Khan unveiled during a conversation on casting director Mukesh Chhabra’s forthcoming show, ‘The Bombay Dreams’. Khan disclosed that while he had already secured Katrina for the role of Zoya, the decision to cast Salman came later, at a point when their relationship had soured.n”Katrina had already been signed. Her name was Zoya. Then we headed to Salman. This was the point where they had split up and weren’t at ease,” Khan explained, shedding light on the underlying tension that permeated the set during the filming of “Ek Tha Tiger.” Despite the discomfort stemming from their personal history, both Salman and Katrina maintained their professionalism, delivering stellar performances that resonated with audiences.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif during the promotions of Tiger 3,

As they recently appeared together in ‘Tiger 3,’ fans marvelled at their on-screen chemistry, unaware of the challenges they had overcome during their earlier collaborations.

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