Himani Shivpuri Reveals Rare Salman-Aishwarya Memories
Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri has opened up about some lesser-known details from the relationship between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. In a recent podcast interview, she recalled how Salman would visit Aishwarya on film sets every night and leave in the morning during the peak of their romance.
Shivpuri, who has worked with Aishwarya in films like Aa Ab Laut Chalein, Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, and Umrao Jaan, revealed that these visits were a common sight during shoots in Hyderabad. “This was the time when they were going very strong. Salman used to come every night and leave in the morning,” she said.
Aishwarya Rai Praised Beyond Her Beauty
The actress went on to praise Aishwarya Rai not just for her looks but also for her personality. “She was very nice, very well-read, and we used to talk a lot. More than a beauty, I think she is a very nice person,” Shivpuri said.
While Bollywood fans often focus on Aishwarya’s beauty and glamour, Shivpuri emphasized her intelligence and warmth, describing her as someone who connected well with colleagues on set.
Insights Into Salman-Aishwarya’s Arguments
Speaking about the much-discussed breakup between Salman and Aishwarya, Shivpuri kept her response measured: “It didn’t work out. They will know best what was the problem between them.”
However, she did share one incident from Film City. Aishwarya was shooting with Abhishek Bachchan for a Rohan Sippy film when Salman arrived. Shivpuri recalled Salman telling her: “Kya hai? Isko samjhao. Waheeda Rehman ko dekhe. Apne aap ko boht khubsurat samajhti hai (Tell her to look at Waheeda Rehman. She thinks she is very beautiful).” Shivpuri said she would advise him to calm down and stay quiet during such tense moments.
Salman Khan: The Prankster and Food Lover
In earlier interviews, Himani Shivpuri had also shared her experiences of working with Salman Khan. She described him as a mischievous prankster who brought joy to film sets. “Salman was such a brat. It was wonderful working with him,” she said.
She fondly recalled how Salman often brought food from home, especially biryani during Eid. On the sets of Hum Aapke Hain Koun, where only vegetarian food was served, Salman ensured everyone enjoyed his home-cooked non-vegetarian dishes. “He was also a big prankster,” she added with a laugh.
A Glimpse Into Bollywood’s Past
Himani Shivpuri’s anecdotes provide a rare look into the personal and professional dynamics of Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their relationship, often marked by affection as well as controversy, continues to be one of Bollywood’s most talked-about love stories.
For fans, these memories offer a mix of nostalgia and insight, showing both the warmth and turbulence behind the glitz of stardom. While much has been speculated about their breakup, Shivpuri’s stories highlight the human side of two of Bollywood’s biggest stars.