Abhijeet Bhattacharya, a prominent playback singer known for his collaborations with Shah Rukh Khan in the 1990s and early 2000s, has opened up about their strained relationship. He attributes their fallout to 'ego' and 'self-respect,' expressing hurt over Khan's failure to acknowledge past mistakes or offer an apology. Speaking on a podcast, Abhijeet recounted feeling sidelined despite his significant contributions to Khan's musical legacy, which includes hits from films like Baadshah and Main Hoon Na. He clarified that his decision to step back from singing for Khan was not due to arrogance but rather personal disappointment. Despite the bitterness, Abhijeet has not ruled out the possibility of reconciliation, stating he still believes he could provide the perfect voice for Khan's on-screen persona if given the chance.