Before her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan, Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai had a close friendship with Salman Khan.
It is said that Aishwarya and Salman’s relationship was so strong that it almost reached the point of marriage, but in 2001, the two had a falling out.
In 2002, Aishwarya made an official announcement that she was parting ways with Salman, accusing him of various things. But did you know that before these announcements, rumors had surfaced about a secret marriage and Aishwarya converting to Islam?
The Secret Marriage of Salman Khan and Aishwarya
According to Indian media, before Aishwarya’s marriage to Abhishek, there were reports that she and Salman Khan had secretly married. The wedding allegedly took place at a bungalow in Lonavala, Pune, and a Qazi (Islamic officiant) was brought from Mumbai to solemnize the marriage. Neither of their parents attended the ceremony, and even Aishwarya’s parents were unaware of her marriage.
There were also reports that Aishwarya had converted to Islam to marry Salman, and that after the marriage, the couple went on their honeymoon to New York. These rumors impacted Aishwarya’s career, causing hesitation among producers in casting her.
What Did Aishwarya Say About the Marriage Rumors?
Later, during a show, Aishwarya was asked about her supposed marriage to Salman. She patiently listened to the question and then responded calmly.
She said, “The industry is a very small place; if something like this had happened, the entire industry would know about it. I’m not one to get married and then deny it. If I get married, I will proudly announce it to the world. Until then, talking about when the wedding will happen is all ridiculous.”
Aishwarya’s Marriage to Abhishek and Divorce Rumors
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan got married in 2007, but recently, Aishwarya has been the subject of divorce rumors.
The couple has been married for over 17 years, but rumors of their separation began in July when Aishwarya appeared on the red carpet of an event without her husband, Abhishek Bachchan.
