2024-10-13 08:51:01 :
October 13, 2024: Renowned politician and former MP Baba Siddique died on Saturday night after he was shot at by three assailants at his son Zeeshan’s office in Bandra. He suffered two gunshot wounds and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, but despite the best efforts of doctors, he succumbed to his injuries at the age of 66.
While Baba Siddique is considered a leader and savior by many in the political world, he holds a special place in the hearts of Bollywood celebrities. His name became synonymous with peacemaking in the film industry and he is known for resolving one of Bollywood’s biggest feuds – the very public cold war between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
How Baba Siddiq ended the feud between SRK and Salman: In 2013, two of Bollywood’s biggest stars, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, got into a fight after they got into a fight at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party a few years earlier. Discord. The differences between these superstars have caused a rift within the industry, with producers caught in the crossfire. That’s when Baba Siddique steps in, using his influence and social status to repair their broken relationship.
Baba Siddique is a seasoned politician from Mumbai who is famous for his annual speeches. Iftar Bollywood celebrities and politicians came together to celebrate Eid. At one of the gatherings, Siddiq realized there was an opportunity to bring the two actors together and placed Shah Rukh Khan next to Salman’s father, legendary screenwriter Salim Khan.
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In a video that has now gone viral, Shah Rukh Khan can be seen talking to Salim Khan before Salman joins them. In a powerful moment that sent shockwaves throughout the film industry, the two superstars embraced and ended their cold war, thanks to Siddique’s timely intervention. This is not just about gestures; it is about Baba Siddique’s ability to blend goodwill with diplomacy, harnessing family ties and the spirit of Eid to bring peace.
Who is Baba Siddique? Baba Siddique is a career politician who served in the Congress Party for nearly 50 years before joining the Nationalist Congress Party earlier this year. He served as MLA for three terms and even served as a minister in the Maharashtra government. Apart from his political legacy, Siddique will also be remembered for the key role he played in uniting two of Bollywood’s biggest stars, an act that defined his charisma and influence over politics and the entertainment industry.
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