When Salman called Aamir's Dangal better than Sultan

It’s not often that we see the Khans of Bollywood openly appreciating each other’s work. More commonly, headlines focus on their so-called rivalry, fueling the narrative that they’re always in competition.

But in reality, the bond between Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan runs deeper than what meets the eye.A perfect example of this came in 2016 when Aamir Khan’s Dangal and Salman Khan’s Sultan dominated the big screen. In a rare and refreshing moment of honesty, Salman publicly praised Aamir’s work in Dangal, setting aside any notions of rivalry. It was a gesture that fans truly didn’t expect, but it revealed the mutual respect these superstars share beyond the camera.Salman himself acknowledged Dangal’s superiority over Sultan, tweeting his appreciation for the film. Dangal achieved remarkable financial success, grossing Rs 538.03 crore in India and an astonishing Rs 1,960 crore worldwide. Salman Khan had tweeted, “My Family saw #Dangal today evening and thought it was a much better film than #Sultan. Love u personally Aamir but hate u professionally!”Dangal is an extremely inspiring film about the lives of India’s illustrious Phogat sisters.

It traces the journey of Mahavir Singh Phogat, an amateur wrestler, who was forced to give up on his dreams of winning gold for India after his father was unable to support the family financially, for his family's future to be secure he needs to win the match.And the movie perfectly described their fight, perseverance, and eventual victory in the global arena. It wasn’t just a movie — suddenly, it was an homage to grit, family and upending stereotypes. Dangal not just won hearts but created history at the box office. Even now, several years post-release, there is no match to its success in India as well as internationally.