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In the ever-changing landscape of Bollywood where professional relationships keep changing and most friendships are superficial some collaborations blossom into friendship while others turn into controversies. One such example of this is Shakti Kapoor and Salman Khans relationship. At one point the two of them frequently used to work together but later a highly publicised fallout changed their dynamics. Salman Khan and Shakti kapoor Films Together Salman Khan and Shakti Kapoor appeared together in several popular films over the years including Hum Saath Saath Hain Hello Brother and Judwaa. However their professional ties reportedly came to an abrupt end in 2005 following a major controversy involving Kapoor. A sting operation at the time allegedly showed the veteran actor asking for sexual favours from an undercover reporter posing as an aspiring actress after which the two stopped working together. Shakti Kapoor and Salman Khans Fall Out During Bigg Boss Later the tension between the two became even more visible in 2011 when the then 73-year-old Shakti Kapoor participated in Bigg Boss 5 which was co-hosted by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. During the reality show Salman was reportedly seen ignoring Kapoor while warmly greeting other contestants. Matters escalated when the Tere Naam actor allegedly took a public dig at Kapoor’s image triggering a heated exchange that led Shakti Kapoor to accuse Salman Khan of being a “woman beater”. Shakti Kapoor and Salman Khans Relation Now For years their fallout remained in the news. Now after almost 15 years Shakti Kapoor has broken his silence on this matter and revealed that the equation between the two has eased. Speaking on the podcast the veteran actor said “Sab hello hello hai ache se [Everything is alright]” adding “We are in good terms now. I do not have any issues with anybody.” During the same conversation Shakti Kapoor also reflected on his personal transformation and lifestyle changes over the years. Talking about giving up alcohol he said “It’s been five years since I have left alcohol. Now the industry doesn’t have drunkards. Most of them are health freaks.” Shakti Kapoor had earlier also revealed that his decision to participate in the show was never about winning the trophy. Instead he revealed that he joined the reality show to prove to his children that he could stay away from alcohol and lead a disciplined life.