MUMBAI: The infamous relationship of Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai dominated all the gossip columns of all leading papers back in the day. Well, there were reports that Salman physically abused Aishwarya, and hence, the two called off their relationship. They worked in one of Bollywood's most iconic movies, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
An old video of Salman surfaced online where he spoke about allegedly hitting Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The interview was taken years after she had claimed the Wanted star physically assaulted her.
Back in 2009, Salman Khan sat for an interview with a media channel, where the reporter asked if he has ever hit a woman (allegedly referring to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s claim). The journalist asked, “The more worrying thing was at a time when you were actually accused of violence I mean and that was a big story in all the film magazines at the time have you ever raised your hand against a woman.”
Replying to the question, Salman Khan said, “Yeah, now that woman has said that I have. I mean there was a journalist Prabhu Chawla who asked me this a long time ago, so I just banged the table and he got startled, the table really broke. I mean, if I hit somebody, it’s obviously a fight, I am going to be angry. I am going to whack and give it my best shot. I don’t think she would’ve survived it. So, it’s not true.”
Aishwarya even claimed that the Radhe star confessed to her about cheating.
Aishwarya said, “After we broke up, he (Salman Khan) would call me and talk rubbish. He also suspected me of having affairs with my co-stars. I was linked up with everyone, from Abhishek Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan. There were times when Salman got physical with me, luckily without leaving any marks. And I would go to work as if nothing had happened.”
Reportedly, Salman wanted a promise of marriage from Aishwarya, but back then, the actress' career was at its peak so she was not ready to settle down.
Nevertheless, both have moved on well in their respective lives with dignity. Aishwarya is happily married to Abhishek Bachchan and they are enjoying parenthood with their 8-year-old daughter Aaradhya. Salman continues to enjoy bachelorhood but is currently rumoured to be in a relationship with Romanian TV host Iulia Vantur.
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Credits: Koimoi
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