Udaipur, April 10, 2025: Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s love story was one of the most talked-about topics at the beginning of this century. Their relationship had reached a serious stage, and they were even expected to get married. But why did this star-couple break up?

Salman and Aishwarya started dating during the shooting of the film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Their love became a hot topic in the media. At that time, Salman was deeply in love with Aishwarya. However, Salman was already in a relationship with Somi Ali when he started spending time with Aishwarya.

Somi Ali couldn’t accept Salman and Aishwarya’s growing closeness and frequent meetings. This led to a breakup between Salman and Somi. After that, Somi left the country and went abroad.

Love Grew on the Film Set

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai started dating during the shooting of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Their bond grew strong. Aishwarya even got close to Salman’s sisters, Alvira and Arpita. The media covered their love story every day.

Control Aishwarya's Career

Salman started helping Aishwarya in Bollywood. He advised her on which films to choose. When Aishwarya got an offer for Taal by Subhash Ghai, Salman told her not to do it. He didn’t trust Subhash Ghai because of past rumors. But Aishwarya went ahead and acted in the film, which became a superhit. Later, Salman reportedly misbehaved with Subhash Ghai at a party.

Too Controlling

Salman became very possessive. He even got involved in legal trouble around this time — like the blackbuck hunting case. He also started talking to his ex, Somi Ali, and sent money for her father's treatment without telling Aishwarya.

His Anger Became a Problem

Salman’s drinking and behavior became hard to handle. One night, he shouted outside Aishwarya’s house like a madman and even threatened to hurt himself. This made headlines in the media.

Aishwarya’s Family Was Against the Relationship

Salman later said that Aishwarya’s parents didn’t accept him. At one award show, Aishwarya wore sunglasses, saying she had an eye infection, but rumors said she had been hurt by Salman. Later, Aishwarya confirmed that Salman had physically abused her many times. Salman denied it, saying he only hit Subhash Ghai, never anyone else.

Salman Blamed Aishwarya’s Father

In an interview, Salman said Aishwarya’s father didn’t like him because of his past relationships. That’s why he didn’t go to her father’s funeral or speak publicly about it.

Aishwarya Finally Left for Her Self-Respect

Aishwarya said, “I have been with the alcoholic Salman… but he only hurt me. I left with my self-respect.” After their breakup, Salman struggled to move on. There were even rumors that he threatened Aishwarya after she started dating Vivek Oberoi.

Salman Was Jealous of Her Co-Stars

While Aishwarya was shooting Kuch Na Kaho with Abhishek Bachchan, Salman reportedly created trouble on set and even damaged her car. He didn’t trust her male co-stars like Abhishek or even Shah Rukh Khan.

Arbaaz Khan Gave His Side of the Story

Salman’s brother Arbaaz later said the relationship ended because Aishwarya wasn’t ready for marriage. At that time, her film career was taking off, and she didn’t want to settle down. Salman, on the other hand, was ready to get married.

Where Are They Now?

Years have passed since their breakup. Aishwarya married Abhishek Bachchan and is now a mother. Salman never married and remains single till today.