Even today, Bollywood fans remain curious about Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s relationship, which grabbed headlines after their on-screen chemistry in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Recently, veteran actress Himani Shivpuri shared some behind-the-scenes stories about the duo’s dating days in a chat on Red FM Podcasts.
Himani recalled working with Aishwarya in films like Aa Ab Laut Chalein, Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, and Umrao Jaan. She said, “She (Aish) was not very established back then. We were very close then, used to roam in vans. We would shoot in Hyderabad for Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hai. This was the time when she and Salman were going very strong, so Salman used to come every night and leave in the morning. She was very nice and very well read, and we used to talk a lot. And there were some things that I couldn’t share, of course. More than a beauty, I think she is a very nice person.”
Himani Shivpuri Reveals Details About Salman Khan And Aishwarya Rai’s Dating Days
Himani also shared a funny yet tense moment involving Salman. She said, “I remember once we were shooting in Film City. Aishwarya was shooting with Abhishek for Rohan Sippy’s film, and Salman had come, and he was pissed. He was telling me, ‘Kya hai? Isko samjhao. Waheeda Rehman ko dekhe. Apne aap ko bohot khubsurat samajhti hai’ (You make her understand. She thinks she is pretty. Ask her to look at Waheeda Rehman). I used to tell him to calm down, to stay quiet.”
These stories give fans a glimpse of the playful and human side of the stars, beyond the glamorous image seen on screen. Himani highlighted Aishwarya’s warmth and intelligence, showing that she was more than just a beauty icon in Bollywood.
Their Work Front
Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai reportedly started dating after meeting on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam in 1999. Their relationship lasted until 2002, the same year they worked together in Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam. Aishwarya married Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, and the couple now have a daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.
In recent work, Salman was last seen in AR Murugadoss’ Sikandar, which underperformed at the box office. He is now filming Apoorva Lakhia’s Battle of Galwan. Aishwarya, meanwhile, starred in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan II (2023), alongside Vikram, Sobhita Dhulipala, Trisha Krishnan, and Jayam Ravi. The historical epic was a commercial hit, earning ₹344.63 crore worldwide.
