Sanjay Leela Bhansali breaks his silence on 'Bajirao Mastani' - 'Dilwale' clash

Everything was going fine for Bajirao Mastani team until they suddenly realised that their film was not getting a solo release window this December 18. Rohit Shetty's big ticket bonanza Dilwale starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan is releasing on the same day and Bollywood is about to witness another clash of titans this December.

While SRK has called the clash 'unfortunate', Sanjay Leela Bhansali in an interview with a leading daily finally opened up about the clash. "SRK's next film (a Rohit Shetty directorial) is different, and so is mine. They should both do well in today’s times, when there are so many screens. Why are we making an election campaign with these films, wondering which party will win? This isn’t politics, or a sport. SRK is a huge star, a great person and a wonderful friend."

Will this affect his personal relationship with the actor in any way? He responds immediately, "I talk to Shah Rukh as well as Salman Khan. I met SRK the other day at Amitji’s (Amitabh Bachchan) party, and we hugged and chatted. Of all the actors that I have worked with, I have met Shah Rukh the most. I am not here to be enemies with anyone. I have great respect for him. I don’t have reasons to spoil relationships with people. I enjoy my conversations with him. I am very fond of him."

We hope both the films get their due when they hit screens in about three weeks from here onwards.