Salim Khan, well-known for his writing in Hindi cinema, once talked about his son, actor Salman Khan, in a Zoom interview where he discussed Salman's eventful life, including his feud with actor Vivek Oberoi over actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was Salman's girlfriend at the time. Salim Khan mentioned that emotional problems often don't have easy solutions. He discussed the feud between Salman and Vivek, suggesting that they would eventually realise their argument was trivial.
Khan said, ¡°Koi aur le gaya, koi aur chala, and yeh wahi ke wahi hain."
Translation: Someone else took her away, and these two remained where they were.
The love triangle involving Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Vivek Oberoi was one of the most talked-about controversies in Bollywood during the early 2000s. Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were in a relationship for a few years. However, their relationship hit a rough patch due to various reasons, including Salman's alleged possessiveness and temper issues. During this time, Aishwarya starred in the movie "Dil Ka Rishta" with actor Vivek Oberoi, and rumours started circulating about their growing closeness on the film's sets.
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Things escalated when Vivek Oberoi publicly declared his love for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a 2003 press conference. He claimed that Salman Khan had been harassing and threatening both him and Aishwarya because of their relationship. Vivek's decision to speak out against Salman sparked a massive controversy in Bollywood.
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Salman Khan, known for his volatile nature, didn't take Vivek's public statements lightly. He allegedly made threatening phone calls to Vivek, which Vivek later revealed to the media. This further fueled the controversy and led to widespread media coverage.
The fallout from this controversy had significant repercussions for Vivek Oberoi's career, as he faced backlash and found it challenging to secure roles in Bollywood. On the other hand, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan maintained her silence throughout the ordeal, choosing not to publicly comment on the matter.
Ultimately, the love triangle between Salman, Aishwarya, and Vivek ended with Aishwarya and Salman parting ways. Aishwarya went on to marry actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, while Salman continued his career in Bollywood, albeit with occasional controversies overshadowing his professional achievements.
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