Restaurateur Recalls Hrithik-SRK Rivalry Days: A Hug, Not a Punch-Up

• Restaurateur AD Singh recounted an encounter between Hrithik Roshan and Shah Rukh Khan at his Olive Bar and Kitchen restaurant during their alleged rivalry days.
• Hrithik's debut film, Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, made him an overnight sensation, leading to media speculation about a rivalry with then-reigning superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
• Singh described the tension in the restaurant when Hrithik entered while Shah Rukh was dining, with everyone expecting a confrontation.
• Instead of a fight, Shah Rukh got up, and the two actors hugged, exchanging kind words, dispelling media hype about their animosity.
• Shah Rukh Khan himself addressed the tension in Anupama Chopra’s book, King of Bollywood, expressing frustration over constant comparisons.

Why It Matters: A restaurateur reveals Hrithik and SRK's unexpected warm embrace, debunking media-fueled rivalry rumors.