Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif share one of Bollywood’s most enduring and affectionate bonds. From the time Katrina stepped into the Hindi film industry, Salman emerged as a guiding presence in her early years. Decades after their first meeting, the two stars continue to share warmth and mutual respect. But long before their bond became public knowledge, Salman once used an unusual yet charming gesture to win back an upset Katrina—by dancing with a rose in his mouth.The incident was recently recalled by restaurateur AD Singh, who shared the story during an interaction with Outlook Traveller.
Salman and Katrina’s early days together
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif first worked together in the 2005 film Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?. Their on-screen chemistry soon led to rumours of a real-life relationship, which frequently made headlines at the time.Recalling a moment from those early days, AD Singh revealed that Salman and Katrina’s romance played out at his restaurant. One night, Singh noticed Katrina sitting outside the restaurant with her group, while Salman was at the bar with his brothers, Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan. Sensing tension between the two actors, Singh felt there was a “cold war” brewing.
The rose moment that changed everything
According to Singh, the mood shifted later that evening when Salman decided to act on the situation. The Dabangg star put a rose in his mouth and smilingly danced past Katrina’s table while heading to the bathroom—and repeated the gesture on his way back.Calling Salman’s move “adorable,” Singh shared that the actor’s playful act worked instantly. “They got back together. It was a very charming, memorable moment with Salman and Katrina,” he stated, adding that the sweet gesture helped resolve whatever disagreement the two were having. Since Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have gone on to star together in several successful films, including Partner, Hello, Yuvvraaj, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Bharat, and Tiger 3, becoming one of Bollywood’s most loved on-screen pairs.
