Mumbai: Even years after their breakup, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan’s strained relationship remains one of the most talked about topics in Bollywood. Recently, the resurgence of an old video of Aishwarya thanking Salman at an award show has reignited the debate about their controversial past, and netizens are speculating on the dynamics of their relationship.
In the viral clip, Aishwarya is seen addressing Salman Khan during her acceptance speech at an award show. She thanked them for their support and said that she stayed away from the limelight for a few days due to the accident she suffered after falling down the stairs.
However, the innocuous moment has sparked speculation online, with some users alleging that the “accident” could be a cover for incidents of abuse.
There has been a flood of reactions on social media on the resurfaced video. While some fans expressed admiration for Aishwarya, others were quick to revisit the past allegations.
One user commented, “No fall and all…you have been beaten black and blue in the past, a black eye…love bhaijaan.” Another asked, “Why was there a beating?”
Many online users cited Aishwarya’s statements after the breakup, where she alleged that Salman was abusive during their relationship.
After their separation in 2002, Aishwarya publicly accused Salman of being violent and possessive. In a now famous interview, she said, “Many times Salman used to have physical relations with me, fortunately without leaving any mark. And I would go to work as if nothing had happened.”
The actress also claimed that his behavior caused her emotional trauma, which led to the end of their relationship. Whereas Salman has always denied these allegations.
Despite being decades old, the love story of Salman and Aishwarya still fascinates the audience. Their on-screen chemistry in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam is iconic, but their off-screen relationship has been full of controversies and allegations.
The resurfaced video has once again drawn attention to the dark chapters of Aishwarya and Salman’s relationship, highlighting the lasting impact of their tumultuous time together. While Aishwarya has moved on, married actor Abhishek Bachchan and is building a successful career, Salman remains one of Bollywood’s most influential superstars.
