Both Salman and Bhansali were in good terms and always admired each other’s work until Bhansali signed Hrithik Roshan in spite of Salman for his film Guzaarish (2010). The most obvious reason was Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s sour relationship that led the filmmaker to look for an alternative choice. However, this had probably not gone well with Dabangg Khan. Salman Khan was also reportedly criticizing Bhansali for not considering him in the film. This had turned hostile between the actor and the director.