Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra today. A political veteran in Maharashtra, Mr Siddique left Congress, after nearly five decades of association with the party, and joined the ruling BJP's ally Nationalist Congress Party in February this year.
He had served as a minister when the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP coalition government was in power.
Mr Siddique was known not just for his political connections across party lines but also for hosting lavish parties. In one such party in 2013, Mr Siddique inadvertently played a role in uniting two of Bollywood's megastars, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
Despite occasional conflicts and publicised disagreements, the two actors have maintained a bond over the years. One significant moment in their relationship unfolded at Baba Siddique's Iftaar party in 2013, bringing an end to a five-year-long cold war.
The Iftaar party hosted by Mr Siddique became the backdrop for the much-anticipated reconciliation between the Khans. Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, who had previously avoided each other following a heated argument at Katrina Kaif's birthday party in 2008, finally came face to face. The tension that had overshadowed their relationship dissipated as they warmly greeted each other and shared a heartfelt hug. A photo capturing that moment went viral across social media and news channels alike.
Featured Video Of The Day
Shah Rukh Khan Reveals He Quit Smoking: "I Thought I Won't Feel So Breathless..." Shah Rukh Khan Treats Mumbai Police To Special Food Boxes Outside Mannat On His Birthday. Watch Taapsee Pannu On Doing Big-Ticket Films Dunki, Judwaa 2: "They Feel They Are Doing A Favour By Taking Me Up" Devotees Attacked At Canada Hindu Temple, Justin Trudeau Reacts "Deeply Disappointing": Canada Temple Attack Disrupts India Consular Camp US Election 2024: Donald Trump Leads Kamala Harris In All Swing States Dollar Dips As US Election Outcome Remains Uncertain, Fed Rate Cut Looms Andhra Pradesh TET Result 2024 To Be Out Soon, Check Steps To Download US Presidential Election 2024: Know Your Candidates Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.