A Bereaved Salman Khan Pays His Last Respects To Baba Siddique At His Residence

Salman Khan, a close friend of Former Maharashtra minister and NCP MLA Baba Siddique, paid a visit to his house to offer his last respects on Sunday evening after the leader was shot dead on Saturday in Bandra East. Surrounded by tight security and his bodyguard Shera, a bereaved Salman Khan can be seen leaving his house after paying condolences. After hearing the news of Baba Siddique's tragic death, Salman Khan cancelled the shoot of Bigg Boss 18 and rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where Baba Siddique died. On Sunday evening, Baba Siddique was buried with the state honours.

Baba Siddique was a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and was well-known for his close ties with several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan among others. He played a pivotal role in reconciling the two superstars, who had an infamous feud nearly a decade ago. The two stars, who had been avoiding each other since a heated argument at Katrina Kaif's birthday party in 2008, finally met each other at Baba Siddique's annual Iftaar party. Their earlier tension faded as they greeted each other with a warm hug. A photo of that moment quickly went viral on social media.

Speaking of the murder, at least six bullets were fired at Mr Siddique near his son Zeeshan's office and four hit him in the chest. Three men carried out the shooting during Dussehra festivities. The two suspects arrested in the killing of Mr Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said sources. However, the gang is yet to take responsibility for the murder, which was carried out despite the minister having the 'Y' security.

On Eid, Salman announced his upcoming film titled Sikandar, where he will star alongside Rashmika Mandanna. AR Murugadoss will direct the film. He was last seen in AP Dhillon's Old Money, which also features Sanjay Dutt.