Hrithik, Salman patch up

Using his brother's birthday bash as a diplomatic platform, Sallu buried the hatchet with Duggu on Saturday. He even fixed him a drink

The highlight of Sohail's birthday bash turned out to be that big bhai Sallu and superstar Duggu, who had a rather public spat recently, patched up.

Not only did they hug (as Duggu has promised to do in his rejoinder to Sallu's digs at Guzaarish's poor box-office performance) and make up, but also spent some good time together.

Our source from the venue said, "Hrithik walked in and met Sohail at the gate. Then he entered the bash. That's when he came face to face with Salman. Salman immediately went up to Hrithik and hugged him.

After that he took Hrithik at a corner and both of them had a long chat, probably clearing the air about the comments that Salman made about Guzaarish.

After that Salman dragged Hrithik to the bar and made a drink for him. Both of them were seen smiling and hugging each other. Hrithik wanted to leave early. However Salman didn't allow him to leave and all of them were seen chilling in a group."

The source further said, 'This shows that Salman has a big heart and Hrithik was also cool about the whole thing. Both of them have immense respect for each other. They let bygones be bygones."

It can be recalled that Hrithik was extremely upset over Sallu's comments about Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Guzaarish, for which Duggu won accolades. For the first time ever an otherwise quiet Duggu reacted to Sallu's comments; Sallu also did not take to this lightly.

Apparently, as reported, Sallu even wanted his film Ready to be released on that same date as Duggu's Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara, thus starting a new chapter in their war.

Duggu remained unavailable for comments. We also sent a text message to Sohail Khan but he too chose not to reply. All must have been hungover from the happiness of a battle having ended amicably.