The wound was still raw for Salman which was very apparent while he was hosting the show and Katrina was there to promote her film during one of the episodes. He had made quite a few digs at Katrina and the actress almost broke down couple of times.

But now the circumstances have undergone a sea-change. When the two came together for the promotion of Ek Tha Tiger recently, Salman was pulling her leg throughout but there was no bitterness.

He praised her for the efforts she has put in for the film. Their bond seems to have strengthened and looks like it is pay back time for Katrina who is rumoured to be playing a caring friend in times of Salman's illness.

Apparently, the superstar of Bollywood is not fit enough to act in films post Dabangg 2 unless he undergoes a critical surgery. "We are all worried for him and are forcing him to get the operation done as soon as possible," says a close friend of the actor, who has found the source of comfort in his long-standing friend Katrina.

The actress, who is also working with Shah Rukh Khan for yet another Yashraj film, has planned her schedule in a way that she can be with Salman during the operation. One must give it to Salman, that except for Ash, the large-hearted hero of the masses has maintained good relations with almost every ex-flame of his (less)