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Shailendra Singh Says Salman Khan Was 'Fuming' After 2003 Presser, Alleges Vivek Oberoi Was Sidelined

In a new interview, the producer says he urged Khan to "act, not react," framing the aftermath as a quiet response that hurt Oberoi's prospects.

Overview

  • Singh recounts meeting Salman Khan soon after Vivek Oberoi’s 2003 press conference and says the actor was visibly "fuming."
  • He says he advised Khan to wait and "fight the battle silently," and he alleges it appeared Khan later ensured Oberoi did not get work, while adding he could not be sure.
  • The press event saw Oberoi accuse Khan of threats during his relationship with Aishwarya Rai, and Oberoi later spoke of lobbying and months without roles.
  • Singh describes Khan as "all heart" who has grown more controlled with success, adding, "Salman is a tiger, but now he’s tamed."
  • He says their friendship ended after a meeting where others were called into the room, and recent reports note Oberoi and Khan have films slated for March and April 2026.