In a throwback video, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are seen sharing a cordial moment. The veteran actor also compared himself with Salman.
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai’s divorce speculations have been ruling the headlines for a long time. Many theories and cryptic notes are making their way to social media, which indicates that all is not well in the Bachchan paradise. As per multiple reports, the actress’s soured relationship with Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan is another reason behind tension in the Bachchan clan.
Talking about Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai’s marriage, the couple fell in love on the sets of Umrao Jaan. It was while filming Guru that Abhishek decided to propose to Aishwarya, and soon, the couple got married in 2007. In 2011, they welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. However, there have been speculations that the couple is separated and is no longer living together.
Amid all the fiasco, a throwback video of Amitabh Bachchan is doing rounds on social media, where the veteran actor is seen sharing the stage with Salman Khan. For the unversed, before tying the knot with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai was in a serious relationship with Salman. However, their relationship ended on an ugly note.
Coming back to Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan’s video, it was during an award show. Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan shared a stage and indulged in fun banter. In the video, Salman told Amitabh that he saw the veteran actor’s cult film, Sholay the other day and heaped praises on his acting.
When Salman enacted a dialogue of Amitabh from the film, Mr Bachchan said, ‘Aapke muh se aur bhi acha lag raha hai’. Going further in the interaction, Mr Bachchan compares himself to Salman and said, ‘Bahut si similarities hain hum dono me’. In the end, the two actors shared a warm hug.
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Despite his ugly past with Aishwarya, Salman shares a very cordial bond with the Bachchans. It was during industrialist, Sunny Dewan’s Christmas party in 2012 when Abhishek Bachchan and Salman Khan were spotted together for the first time. People at the party were expecting some drama, but like mature individuals, Salman and Abhishek were cordial with each other. As per a guest present at the party:
“Salman reciprocated warmly. The two actors chatted for a long time. We thought either Salman or Abhishek would make a quiet and quick exit, but they both stayed on till 5 am, Aishwarya had settled in one corner.”
In 2010, when Salman Khan appeared for an interview with India TV, he was asked about his reaction to Aishwarya’s marriage to Abhishek. Salman not only refrained from making any controversial statement but also won many hearts with his response. The handsome actor said:
“I am very happy she is married to Abhishek. He is a great guy from a good family. The best thing I can want for her is that she leads a happy life.”
Coming back to Salman and Aishwarya’s failed relationship, the actress ended her relationship with Salman in 2002 after enduring his alcoholism and abuses. In a throwback interview with The Times of India, Aishwarya bared her heart out about her abusive relationship with Salman. Revealing how Salman couldn’t come to terms with their breakup, Aishwarya stated:
“Salman and I broke up last March, but he isn't able to come to terms with it. After we broke up, he 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.”
Many past instances have added fuel to the rumours of Abhishek and Aishwarya’s split. The Bachchan bahu often makes appearances without the Bachchan clan. Even during Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding, the Bachchans came together with their son, daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren. On the other hand, Aishwarya came moments later along with her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. Amid Aishwarya and Abhishek’s separation buzz, it is also rumoured that the actor cheated on Aishwarya Rai with his Dasvi co-star, Nimrat Kaur.
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