{
  "id": 4378703,
  "title": "'Salim Khan sent his son to apologise to me': Subhash Ghai on physical fight with Salman Khan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/salim-khan-sent-his-son-to-apologise-to-me-subhash-ghai-on-physical",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T07:47:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salim-khan-sent-his-son-to-apologise-to-me-subhash-ghai-on-physical-fight-with-salman-khan-1.500656997"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Subhash Ghai, a veteran filmmaker, recounted a physical altercation that initially sparked a dispute between him and his collaborator, Salman Khan. The incident occurred at a party where Salman allegedly made inappropriate remarks, leading Ghai to correct him firmly. When Salman persisted in his offensive behavior, Ghai demanded respect for his professional decisions. Following the heated exchange, Ghai's father, Salim Khan, stepped in and convinced Salman to apologize to him the next day.\n\nSalim Khan's intervention marked a turning point in their relationship, as Salman politely apologized, expressing deep respect for Ghai's father. This act of humility and understanding paved the way for a blossoming friendship between the two. Ghai recalled, \"I let go of that issue. We often visited each other. After that, we did a film together.\"\n\nDespite their rocky start, Ghai has consistently praised Salman over the years, highlighting the actor's poise and maturity. In a previous interview, Ghai expressed admiration for Salman's composure, noting his lack of nervousness, even in the face of adversity. He also appreciated Salman's reluctance to participate in media interviews, preferring to stay true to his artistic vision and personal values.\n\nGhai's account of their tumultuous beginning and subsequent transformation into a close friend and collaborator underscores the complex dynamics of professional relationships in the film industry. Their story serves as a testament to the power of forgiveness, respect, and mutual admiration in overcoming personal differences and achieving creative success together.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Subhash Ghai and Salman Khan eventually became close friends and collaborators, but the veteran filmmaker has revealed their relationship began with a physical altercation, and an intervention from Salman's father, Salim Khan. Speaking to Times Now, Ghai looked back on the fallout that preceded their 2008 film Yuvvraaj, and the apology that turned a spat into a friendship. How the film…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}