KGAF 2026: R Balki revealed how Salaam-E-Ishq quietly powered Cheeni Kum behind the scenes: “When Salaam-E-Ishq shooting would stop is when we would get the jimmy jib…they had many catering vans, we had one person who gave us cold chole”  Bollywood Hungama Mon, 2nd February 2026

From Sarkar To Salaam-e-Ishq: 6 Bollywood Remakes Of Hollywood Films You Didn't Know About  Koimoi Sat, 30th August 2025

How John Abraham Rescued Vidya Balan From Akshaye Khanna On The Sets Of Salaam-E-Ishq  NDTV Fri, 6th June 2025

My Fiancé & I Watched 'Salaam-E-Ishq' & Rated The Couples From Best To Most Dysfunctional  iDiva Mon, 24th May 2021

“Akshaye Khanna fired me!,” Vidya Balan recalls an awkward first meeting after rejecting a film opposite  Times of India Fri, 6th June 2025

Vidya Balan Recalls Asking John Abraham for Help After Akshaye Khanna Confronted Her Over Rejected Film  ABP Live English Fri, 6th June 2025