Senior NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai’s Bandra East on Saturday, sparking shockwaves across the city. He was attacked by unidentified gunmen near the office of his son, Zeeshan Siddique, an MLA from the area. Despite being rushed to Lilavati Hospital for treatment, Baba Siddique succumbed to his injuries.
The fatal shooting took place near the Colgate Ground in Nirmal Nagar, close to where Baba Siddique was allegedly shot in the chest. Police authorities confirmed that two suspects have been detained in connection with the murder, although further investigations are underway.
Baba Siddique’s Role in Ending the Shah Rukh Khan-Salman Khan Feud
Beyond his political career, Baba Siddique is fondly remembered for his role in ending one of Bollywood’s biggest feuds. The tension between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan dated back to 2008 after a heated argument at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party. The actors famously avoided each other for five years, creating a rift that left the film industry divided.
However, in 2013, Baba Siddique’s annual iftar party became the setting for an iconic moment in Bollywood history. At the party, the politician seated Shah Rukh Khan next to Salman’s father, Salim Khan, allowing the stars to break the ice. In a viral video, Shah Rukh is seen chatting with Salim before Salman approached, and the two superstars shared a hug, officially ending their long-standing rivalry.
Baba Siddique played the perfect host and mediator, bringing Bollywood’s biggest names together through the goodwill of Eid and his own deep connections with both stars.
Who Was Baba Siddique?
Baba Siddique had a long and illustrious career in politics, primarily with the Congress Party before he switched to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) earlier this year. He served as an MLA for three terms and was also a minister in the Maharashtra government. Known for his deep roots in Mumbai’s political and social circles, his annual iftar parties were always star-studded events that brought together film personalities and politicians alike.
Despite his limited connection to the film industry, his ability to bring two of its biggest stars together after such a bitter feud cemented his place in the entertainment world.
With his untimely death, Baba Siddique leaves behind a legacy not only in politics but also in the hearts of millions of Bollywood fans who remember him as the man who ended one of the most talked-about feuds in Indian cinema.
The investigation into Baba Siddique’s murder is ongoing, with more details expected to emerge in the coming days.
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