When Aishwarya Rai strongly REACTED to rumours of her secret wedding with Salman Khan: 'I would proudly announce...'

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai were once one of the most talked-about couples in Bollywood. Deeply in love, they often expressed their affection publicly and grabbed a lot of attention. However, their relationship ended on a bitter note. Aishwarya later married Abhishek Bachchan, while Salman continues to remain single.
Rumours of a Secret Wedding Spark Buzz
Back in the day, strong rumours suggested that Salman and Aishwarya had secretly tied the knot. Though the two never confirmed it, reports claimed the ceremony was a nikaah held at a bungalow in Lonavala, officiated by a Mumbai-based Kazi. It was said Aishwarya converted to Islam and only close friends attended.

Families and Producers React to the Alleged Wedding
Reports also mentioned that Salman and Aishwarya's parents did not attend the alleged wedding. The former couple was later spotted together in Mumbai after a reported honeymoon in New York. Aishwarya’s parents were said to be strongly against her marrying Salman, and these rumours only made things more difficult. Additionally, film producers grew concerned about the impact of the marriage news on Aishwarya’s ongoing projects.
Aishwarya Rai Breaks Silence on Wedding Rumours
When rumours of a secret wedding between the actors were making rounds, Aishwarya firmly denied them. She said during a media interaction that if such a big event had taken place, the whole industry would have known. Ash added that she isn’t someone who hides the truth and would proudly share such news herself. She called the rumours baseless and said she had no time for marriage, especially with her mother recovering from an accident.

Aishwarya Opens Up About Her Painful Past with Salman
As reports about Salman and Aishwarya's troubled relationship grabbed attention, Aishwarya opened up in an old interview with The Indian Express. She shared that during their time together, she faced verbal, physical, and emotional abuse, along with infidelity and disrespect, especially during Salman's struggle with alcoholism. This led her to end the relationship.