Aishwarya Rai, a celebrated name in Bollywood, once faced the harsh realities of the film industry early in her career. Despite her rising popularity, she experienced significant setbacks, one of which involved being unexpectedly dropped from multiple films featuring Shah Rukh Khan.
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In an old interview on “Rendezvous with Simi Garewal,” Aishwarya opened up about this challenging phase. When questioned why she was abruptly removed from several films, including notable projects like ‘Veer Zaara,’ Aishwarya, with visible discomfort, admitted that she had no clear answer.
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She explained that there were discussions about collaborating on several films, but they suddenly fell through without any explanation. This left her confused and hurt, as she was not provided with any reasons for her removal.
During the conversation, Simi informed Aishwarya that Shah Rukh had conveyed his regret during an interview, acknowledging his mistake of delving into her personal affairs, a boundary he admitted he shouldn’t have crossed. “I don’t have the answer to that,” Aishwarya had reacted, adding that it was not her choice to exit these films.
In a 2003 interview with India Today, Shah Rukh Khan admitted his fault in the matter, expressing that it was difficult to replace Aishwarya and that it was a sad decision since she was a good friend. He acknowledged that, from a producer’s perspective, it made sense at the time, but he felt personally wrong about it and had apologized to her.
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