Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan share a hug at Maharashtra CM's oath ceremony. Watch
Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan reunite in formal attire at Maharashtra's chief minister oath-taking event.
The biggest Bollywood stars have arrived for the oath taking ceremony of Maharashtra's next chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis. Also in attendance were Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. (Also read: Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh steal spotlight in formal best at Maharashtra CM oath ceremony. See pic)

A live video feed from the event captured the actors in dark, formal suits, sharing a warm hug as they met each other at the event. Shah Rukh's manager Pooja Dadlani was also with him.

Also present for the event were Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Sachin Tendulkar, Madhuri Dixit, Anant and Radhika Ambani, Mukesh Ambani and others.
What's happening?
Earlier today, Maharashtra CM designate Devendra Fadnavis offered prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak Temple and Shree Mumbadevi Temple in Mumbai. Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday.
Two deputy chief ministers, NCP leader Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, are also likely be sworn in at the ceremony in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 witnessed a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance, securing a landslide win with 235 seats. The results marked a significant milestone for the BJP, which emerged as the single-largest party with 132 seats.
The Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party also made notable gains, with 57 and 41 seats, respectively.
While, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a major setback with Congress winning just 16 seats. Its alliance partner, Shiv Sena (UBT), won 20 seats, while the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) secured only 10 seats.
When Shah Rukh and Salman voted
Amid high security last month, Salman Khan arrived at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The superstar was seen donning a grey t-shirt, jeans, and a cap. Bollywood icon Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, also cast his vote. Accompanied by his wife, Salma Khan, the veteran screenwriter made his way to the polling booth on Wednesday afternoon, surrounded by a team of bodyguards.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan along with his wife Gauri Khan, daughter Suhana Khan and son Aryan Khan cast their votes.
King Khan donned a white shirt with a trouser and a beanie cap. He arrived to cast his vote amid high security.
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