On Saturday (October 12) evening, Baba Siddique was shot dead by armed assailants in Mumbai. The recent shooting of a veteran politician has sent shockwaves through both the political and film industries. He was well-known for his extensive political connections and his ability to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds. Besides this, every year he hosted extravagant iftar parties that became a staple in Bollywood’s social calendar. One of the key moments happened during his 2013 Iftar party when he ended the feud between the two biggest superstars.

SRK-Salman Khan feud ended at Baba Siddique's Iftar partyYes, you read it right! Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, who had not spoken to each other for nearly five years, ended their feud at that event. In a strategic move, Baba Siddique seated Shah Rukh next to Salim Khan, Salman’s father. The moment Tiger 3 actor entered, King Khan stood up to greet him and they hugged each other was captured in a photo that quickly went viral.Take a look:

ALSO READ: Politically, Baba Siddique served as an MLA from Bandra West for three consecutive terms and held the esteemed position of Minister of State for Food & Civil Supplies, Labour, and FDA. His political journey was significantly influenced by his close association with the late actor-turned-politician Sunil Dutt, who helped him secure his first Congress ticket in 1999.After nearly five decades with the Congress party, Baba Siddique decided to join Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) earlier this year, following a fallout over alliances within Congress. ALSO READ: Celebs offer condolences to Baba Siddique's familyAfter learning the news of his death, numerous politicians and Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Sanjay Dutt, rushed to Lilavati Hospital to pay their respects. As the nation mourns his untimely demise, Baba Siddique’s legacy of unity and connection will undoubtedly be remembered by all.