India, June 30 -- Aamir Khan recently reflected on his evolving relationships with fellow superstars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, shedding light on how personal hardships helped shape those bonds. In a candid conversation with The Lallantop, Aamir revealed that it was during a particularly dark period in his life that he found an unexpected friend in Salman. (Also read: Aamir Khan recalls being afraid after refusing underworld's invitation for Dubai party: 'Chahe mujhe peetiye.')

"After my separation from Reena (Dutta), I was emotionally broken. I would drink a lot and shut myself off from people. One evening, Salman just dropped by for dinner. I don't even remember how it happened, but we ended up talking for hours. That night marked...