'Maybe he was upset...': Aamir on past rivalry with SRK
29 Jun 2025

Bollywood superstars Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are currently good friends. However, this wasn't always the case.

In a recent interview with Lallantop, Aamir opened up about their infamous past differences and how they have evolved over the years.

He also recalled an incident where SRK used the term "chichorapan" to describe Aamir's promotional strategy for 3 Idiots.

What exactly happened?
Promotional strategies

Shah Rukh had said, "I regret to use this word, but it's a kind of 'chichorapan.' I wouldn't go to this extent to promote my film."

In response, Aamir had said, "If I am going to different parts of the country and he finds that chichora...that's his opinion and I don't agree with it."

"As far as chichorapan is concerned, Shah Rukh might know better about it because he does a lot of it in his life."

'Had not known Shah Rukh...': Aamir
Past differences

Aamir said, "I hadn't known Shah Rukh so much that time...maybe he was upset with me. There was a natural competition between us initially, but now we are good friends."

"We would keep meeting...we even hung out together back then."

He was also reminded how he had written an infamous blog from a farmhouse in Panchgani, stating that Shah Rukh was licking his feet.

Aamir clarified that he was actually referring to the farmhouse owner's dog.

SRK often keeps making jokes on me, says Aamir
Good-natured jabs

Aamir added, "SRK often keeps making jokes on me, every year there are award functions and I don't go to them, but they keep making fun of me."

Reflecting on their friendship today, Aamir added, "We often make plans to catch up, and we never stop at one drink."

"When we sit together, it is usually till morning, 7:00am, not just with Salman Khan but with Shah Rukh too. This has happened eight to 10 times till now."