Somy Ali reveals how Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai fell.
There have been rumors that Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai fell in love while working out together, but Somy Ali has clarified that this is not true. According to Somy, who once had a relationship with Salman, the two didn’t develop their romantic connection in a gym setting, as was widely speculated. She further explained that their love story unfolded during the time they worked on films together. Somy emphasized that such rumors were baseless and the actual reason behind their relationship was their shared professional space, not any fitness routine or gym-related interaction.
In Bollywood, celebrity relationships often grab as much attention as the movies they star in, and one of the most talked-about breakups is between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Their romance became the subject of widespread media coverage, particularly after they starred together in the 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. The movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was a huge hit, and the on-screen chemistry between Salman and Aishwarya translated into an off-screen romance. However, what many people don’t know is how their love story began and how it affected Salman’s previous relationship with Somy Ali.
Somy Ali, a former actress who was dating Salman Khan at the time, recently gave an exclusive interview to Zoom TV, where she shared details about the early days of Salman and Aishwarya’s relationship. Somy, who had been in a relationship with Salman for several years, recalled some key moments that signaled to her that things were changing, and that Salman’s affections were shifting towards Aishwarya.
Somy explained that her first hint came during the shooting of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. “I remember calling Salman while he was on set, but he didn’t pick up the phone,” she said. This, in itself, wasn’t unusual, but what stood out to her was that when she followed up by calling the director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, he answered the phone himself. What puzzled her at that moment was why the director, who should have been busy directing the scene, was the one answering her call.
This small but odd moment made Somy feel like something was off, and it was the first time she began to sense that her relationship with Salman might be changing. According to Somy, it was around this time that she also noticed Aishwarya’s increasing presence in their shared space. Though this may have seemed coincidental to others, for Somy, it was a clear sign that something more was developing between Salman and Aishwarya.
Somy didn’t just rely on her instincts—she had people she trusted who would give her information about the growing closeness between Salman and Aishwarya. “I knew in my heart that their relationship was going to grow,” she said. Somy could feel the shift happening, and she realized it was time for her to step back. “It was time for me to leave,” she added, acknowledging that the relationship between Salman and Aishwarya was blossoming, and there was no place for her in Salman’s life anymore.
Despite the rumors that Salman and Aishwarya had fallen in love while working out together, Somy clarified that this was not the case. “No, they didn’t fall in love at the gym. It happened during the shooting of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,” Somy said, putting to rest any speculation about their relationship starting in a gym setting. According to her, the sparks between Salman and Aishwarya began to fly on the film set, where the two spent considerable time together during the making of the movie.
In fact, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam itself is a story about love and heartbreak, and it seems that the emotions played out on screen mirrored what was happening behind the scenes. As Salman and Aishwarya portrayed a couple torn between love and family in the movie, their real-life romance was growing in the background. Somy, understanding the situation, came to terms with the fact that her relationship with Salman was over. She decided to move on, knowing that holding onto a relationship that was no longer working would only cause her more pain.
By 2002, the relationship between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai had also come to an end, and their breakup became big news across the media. Speculations ran wild about what had caused the breakup, and reports suggested that Salman’s possessiveness and aggressive behavior were to blame. Aishwarya herself later spoke about the difficulties she faced during the relationship, but both actors eventually moved forward with their lives and careers.
Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s love story and subsequent breakup remain one of the most talked-about events in Bollywood history. Despite the passage of time, fans and the media continue to discuss the highs and lows of their relationship. For Salman, his journey through relationships has always attracted attention, and his on-again, off-again romances with other actresses have been the subject of public curiosity. As for Aishwarya, she eventually married actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, and the two have since built a family together.
Somy Ali, for her part, has moved on as well. After her relationship with Salman ended, she left Bollywood and focused on her activism work. She now runs her own NGO called No More Tears, which aims to help victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. In interviews, she has spoken about her past relationships, including her time with Salman, with candor but without bitterness. She has emphasized that she’s grateful for the experiences she had, even if they didn’t work out as she had hoped.
Looking back on her time with Salman and the end of their relationship, Somy seems at peace with how things unfolded. She recognized that there were greater things in store for her and chose to move forward, making space for new opportunities in her personal and professional life.
In the end, the love story between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai may have ended in heartbreak, but it has become a part of Bollywood lore. Fans continue to revisit their on-screen chemistry in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and the film remains a testament to the real emotions that were developing between the two stars at the time. Though their love story didn’t have a fairytale ending, it’s a chapter in their lives that continues to captivate audiences even today.