Renowned singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya once again addressed his rift with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, for whom he has lent his voice to iconic songs in multiple films. During a recent interview, Abhijeet explained that the real issue isn’t the rift itself but the overwhelming presence of trolls who continuously fuel the discord with their remarks. He revealed that after his association with SRK's films brought him massive success, he became increasingly selective in his collaborations, turning down many offers.
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