Old Bollywood Stories: At one point, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai were deeply involved in a romantic relationship. Salman was known to be quite possessive about Aishwarya during that time. His protective nature once led to an incident on a film set where he reprimanded the director for touching Aishwarya during a scene.
Salman and Aishwarya’s relationship was the talk of Bollywood for years. Despite their eventual breakup due to personal differences, their love story remains legendary. One such incident from their time together highlights Salman’s possessiveness.
The Incident on the Set of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
The incident occurred during the filming of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, a movie that captured hearts with its storyline and music. This was also the film where Salman and Aishwarya’s love story began. Smita Jaykar, who played Aishwarya’s on-screen mother, shared this story in a recent interview.
Salman Confronted Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Old Bollywood Stories: During the shoot of the song Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali touched Aishwarya’s arm while explaining a scene. Salman, noticing this, became visibly upset. According to Smita Jaykar, Salman approached Bhansali and said, “Sanjay Sir, why did you touch her like that? You should not touch Aishwarya like that.” This revealed the depth of Salman’s possessiveness for Aishwarya.
Their Breakup in 2001
Old Bollywood Stories: Despite their intense bond, Salman and Aishwarya parted ways in 2001. In an old interview, Aishwarya opened up about the reasons for their breakup. She mentioned Salman’s alcoholism and abusive behavior—verbal, physical, and emotional—as the primary factors behind her decision to end the relationship. She also cited infidelity and disrespect as other issues that made the relationship toxic.
Salman and Aishwarya’s love story may have ended, but incidents like these continue to intrigue fans and keep their bittersweet relationship in the limelight
