Mumbai, March 21, 2025: In a heartfelt interview with a leading talk show, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opened up about an incident from the early days of her career—one that caused misunderstandings and years of silence between her and actress Manisha Koirala.
The 90s Controversy
Back in the 90s, the media was abuzz with reports that Manisha Koirala’s then-boyfriend, Rajeev Mulchandani, was getting close to Aishwarya. Rumors claimed that Rajeev was two-timing Manisha with Aishwarya, which led to a bitter public fallout between the two actresses.
Aishwarya’s Side of the Story
For decades, Aishwarya remained silent about the controversy, but in this recent interview, she broke her silence:
“I was painted as the villain in a story that wasn’t mine to tell. I had no relationship with Rajeev, and it hurt when my integrity was questioned. It was a difficult phase for me.”
She further revealed that Manisha later apologized and cleared the air, but the controversy had already left a lasting impact.
Manisha’s Response
Manisha Koirala has since responded on Instagram, writing:
“The past is the past. We’ve all moved on. Wishing nothing but love for everyone!”
With both actresses moving forward, fans are now hopeful for a possible collaboration between the two on-screen!