There was a time when Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai deeply loved Salman Khan. The couple reportedly dated for several years after working together in the 1999 movie, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. However, their relationship ended on a bitter note, with Aishwarya even accusing Salman of physical violence. After their split, Aishwarya made a conscious effort to maintain her distance from him, eventually marrying Abhishek Bachchan in 2007.

Aishwarya Rai Refused To Talk About Breakup With Salman Khan, As She Didn't Want To Hurt His Parents

Aishwarya Rai Chose Not to Speak About Her Relationship with Salman

An old  video of Aishwarya Rai has resurfaced online, revealing how she was reluctant to discuss her past with Salman Khan after their breakup. The clip is from a 2012 interview with Simi Garewal on her celebrity chat show, Rendezvous with Simi Garewal. During the interview, when asked about the breakup, Aishwarya refused to comment on the matter.

Aishwarya Wanted to Keep the Past in the Past

Simi Garewal attempted to get Aishwarya to reflect on the breakup objectively, but the actress declined. She emphasized that she didn’t want to revisit the past, especially on a public platform. Aishwarya responded,

“I think I have quite shut it out. I think I wouldn’t want to get into looking at it any which way, and especially on a public platform. I really wouldn’t want to.”

Aishwarya says she won’t speak about Salman, because she doesn’t want to hurt his family and loved ones [2006]
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A Firm Stance on Keeping the Past Private

Despite further probing by Simi, who asked if Aishwarya had any negative feelings about the relationship, the actress remained firm in her decision. She clarified,

“I’ve exorcised my demons; it’s a thing of the past; it needs to be left right there.”

Simi then inquired if Aishwarya’s reluctance to talk about the past indicated she still cared. Aishwarya replied, explaining that she was not just an individual; her actions and words impacted her family and loved ones. She said,

“I am not a soloist… With me comes my family, my loved ones, people I love and care about very dearly. So there is an obvious wall. Yes, there is; and there is no denial of it.”