Despite years of public disputes and accusations leveled by Abhinav Kashyap against Salman Khan and his family, a surprising turn of events seems to be unfolding in Bollywood. Recent reports suggest that Salman Khan is set to collaborate with Anurag Kashyap on a new film, a dark action thriller. This potential partnership raises eyebrows, given the history of animosity between Salman Khan and Anurag's brother, Abhinav Kashyap, the director of the hit film Dabangg.
The feud between Salman Khan and Abhinav Kashyap dates back to their collaboration on Dabangg in 2010. Abhinav has repeatedly voiced grievances concerning credit for the film's success, professional conduct, and personal disputes. He has accused Salman and his family of attempting to sabotage his career, creating difficult working conditions, and taking undue credit for Dabangg's success. Abhinav has also criticized Salman's professional choices and personal conduct, even going so far as to call his style "tacky".
In response to Abhinav's remarks, Salman Khan has not remained silent. During a recent episode of Bigg Boss 19, Salman addressed the controversy, questioning Abhinav's work in the industry and advising him to focus on his family and career. He also responded to Abhinav's claim that Salman would "fall to his knees and even beg," stating that he goes down on his knees every morning to pray.
Adding another layer of complexity to the situation, Salman Khan recently showed support for Anurag Kashyap's upcoming film, Nishaanchi, despite the ongoing feud with Abhinav. He shared a video on his Instagram, wishing the cast well. This prompted Abhinav to lash out at Salman, accusing him of "flattery" and attempting to silence him by praising his brother's work. He also brought up past tensions between Salman and Anurag during the filming of Tere Naam, alleging that Salman had troubled Anurag and forced him to leave the project.
Anurag Kashyap was initially slated to direct Tere Naam but was replaced by Satish Kaushik. According to Anurag, he was removed from the project after asking Salman to grow chest hair for the role, as the film was based in Agra-Mathura where men typically do not wax their chests. Despite this early conflict, Anurag has expressed admiration for some of Salman's later films.
The potential collaboration between Salman Khan and Anurag Kashyap has stirred considerable discussion within the film industry and among fans. Whether this collaboration will actually occur remains to be seen. Some industry insiders believe that this could be a strategic move by both parties, while others view it with skepticism, considering the existing family tensions. Some have speculated whether Salman's support for Anurag is a genuine attempt to bridge the gap or a calculated move to quell Abhinav's criticisms.
As of November 1, 2025, neither Salman Khan nor Anurag Kashyap have officially confirmed their collaboration. However, should this partnership materialize, it would undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about events in Bollywood, prompting speculation about the dynamics at play and the potential impact on the ongoing feud between Salman Khan and Abhinav Kashyap.
