Salman Khan broke his silence on the controversy with Arijit Singh on "Bigg Boss 19." He described the 2014 incident as a misunderstanding on his part. Salman said they are good friends and that Arijit has sung for him in "Tiger 3" and other films.

Bollywood's Dabangg Khan, Salman Khan, has finally broken his silence on the controversy between him and Arijit Singh on "Bigg Boss 19." Speaking openly about the situation, Salman Khan stated that there was never any animosity between the two and that they are truly good friends. He also stated that the misunderstanding wasn't Arijit's, but his.

What is the whole matter?

In 2014, during the Star Guild Awards, Arijit Singh took the stage to receive an award. He wore a simple look. He thanked host Salman Khan. Salman jokingly asked, "Did you fall asleep?" Arijit smiled and replied, "You guys put me to sleep, friend." The audience laughed, but Salman didn't like it and took it as an unintentional insult. This sparked speculation that Arijit had offended Salman Khan. Rumors then spread that Salman had removed versions of Arijit's songs from several of his films, including "Kick," "Bajrangi Bhaijaan," and "Sultan." The most famous of these was "Jag Ghumeya" from Sultan, which was later sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Arijit's place.

How did Arijit Singh apologize to Salman Khan?

When the matter didn't subside, Arijit publicly apologized to Salman on social media in 2016. He wrote that he never intended to offend him and that the entire incident was a result of bad timing and a misunderstanding. The post went viral overnight, with fans urging Salman to accept the apology and defuse the tension.

Now, in 2025, Salman finally broke his silence on "Bigg Boss 19" and said, "Arijit and I are very good friends. That was a misunderstanding, and it was my fault. After that, he did several songs for me. He worked with me in "Tiger 3" and is working with me in "Galvan" as well."

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