When Salman Khan ‘Shot’ Shah Rukh Khan on Karan Arjun Set: Johnny Lever Recalls the Shocking Incident

Johnny Lever reveals how an intense prank by Salman and SRK left the entire crew gasping in horror!

March 13, 2025: Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan have always been known for their off-screen camaraderie, but one prank on the set of Karan Arjun left the entire cast and crew stunned and terrified.

In a recent interview with Galatta, comedian Johnny Lever recalled how Salman staged an elaborate shooting prank on SRK during a party after filming.

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🔫 The Night Salman ‘Shot’ SRK

🎤 Johnny Lever shared:
💬 “We were shooting Karan Arjun in Jaipur, and after pack-up, we used to party. Salman would often tease Shah Rukh, calling him a ‘star’ and mocking his dancing. We were always worried that their teasing might turn serious.”

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📌 But one night, things escalated dramatically when Salman pulled out a gun and fired at Shah Rukh.

💬 “Suddenly, Salman took out a gun and shot at Shah Rukh. SRK collapsed on the spot. Everyone was in shock—Honey Irani almost had an attack! But then, suddenly, both started laughing—it was all a joke!”

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🎭 SRK & Salman’s Version of the Prank

📌 Salman had previously confirmed the prank on Aap Ki Adalat, revealing:

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💬 “I told Shah Rukh, I’ll call you for a dance, you refuse, and then we will engage in a scuffle. I had a blank gun, and I fired at him. Shah Rukh did a somersault and fell to the ground. My brother Sohail was also there, and everyone was scared. It was one of the best pranks we played.”

👀 The Karan Arjun team was left gasping, convinced something terrible had happened.

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🎬 About Karan Arjun

Directed by Rakesh Roshan, Karan Arjun was a blockbuster reincarnation drama starring Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kajol, Mamta Kulkarni, Rakhee, and Amrish Puri.

💰 Box Office: ₹43 crore on a ₹6 crore budget
🎬 Release Year: 1995

The film remains an iconic Bollywood classic, and Salman-SRK’s off-screen mischief made it all the more memorable!

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