A Friendship of 35 years: Aasif Sheikh and Salman Khan more than just co-stars
Aasif Sheikh and Salman Khan are more than co-stars; they have a bond, a friendship built on mutual respect, loyalty, and decades of shared experiences. The origin of this bond dates back to the late 1980s when Salman was about to start his journey into Hindi cinema with movies such as Biwi Ho To Aisi, released in 1988.
What started as a professional acquaintance grew into a deep friendship in time. Both actors have seen ups and downs of each other’s careers and stood beside each other.
Professional Partnership: Seven Films Together
The strong rapport that exists can be gauged from the fact that they worked together so frequently. Aasif and Salman worked in a minimum of seven films together within almost three decades.
Golden Era of the 1990s:
• Karan Arjun 1995
• Bandhan (1997)
• Auzaar 1997
• Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998)
Recent reunions:
Bharat 2019
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
These collaborations reflect not only professional compatibility but also a comfort level derived from genuine friendship.
Salman’s Support During Tough Times
Perhaps the most obvious indication of the link between them is that Salman supported Aasif during difficult times in Aasif’s acting job. For instance, whenever Aasif was not getting acting jobs, Salman would help him get such jobs. This is not common in the highly competitive world of Bollywood.
This has been done and said by Aasif himself in interviews, that Salman was with him when he needed him the most. It was not just professional support, but support between two friends who have been through a rough phase.
“Working with Salman is like a party”
Aasif has also stated how much fun he has working with Salman. He often talks about the joy they had while shooting the films, including the funny and adventurous things they did while shooting, getting into trouble while driving with the police, etc.
These stories prove that their friendship extends beyond their line of work. They have a great time in each other’s company, making work a fun and unforgettable experience.
Aasif Sheikh and Salman Khan prove that real friendship can survive even in the competitive world of Bollywood. Their 35-year bond, built on trust, respect, and supporting each other during hard times, remains a rare example of true friendship in the industry.
Which friend do you remember while reading this story?
