Aishwarya Rai, the iconic Bollywood actress, is known for her beauty and acting prowess. However, the diva is also famous for her grace and composure in handling difficult situations. One such instance was when she shut down a journalist. The reporter was prying questions about a ‘puppy’ allegedly gifted by her ex-boyfriend, Vivek Oberoi.

Aishwarya Rai maintains her calm

Back in 2004, during an interview with journalist Chetan Sharma, Aishwarya Rai was asked about her strained relationship with the Khan trio – Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan. The journalist’s query insinuated that she didn’t share a good rapport with these renowned actors.

Known for her straightforwardness, Aishwarya didn’t mince words. She expressed her disbelief at the question by shaking her head and promptly responded, ‘You guys enjoy all this drama.’

Aishwarya Rai on A Pubby Gifted By Vivek Oberoi

The interview took an even nosier turn when Chetan Sharma inquired about the ‘latest sunshine’ in Aishwarya’s life, referring to her pet dog. He implied that Vivek Oberoi had gifted her the puppy. Unfazed by the invasive query, Aishwarya quipped, ‘Why don’t you just wait for an autobiography?’

During that time, there were rumours that Aishwarya had been replaced in movies opposite the Khan trio, such as ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ and ‘Mangal Pandey.’ The interviewer didn’t shy away from bringing up this topic either, which seemed to annoy the actress. However, Aishwarya clarified that her differences were with the producer, not the actors. She mentioned that her agent had a disagreement with the producer, leading to her unavailability for those films. She explained, ‘The producer, in fact, rendered me an apology for the fact that he went out of line in speaking the way that he did to the media because of the pressures that he went through.’

Throughout the interview, Chetan Sharma repeatedly interrupted Aishwarya and asked inappropriate questions. Despite the challenging situation, Aishwarya maintained her poise and responded gracefully. The interview stirred controversy, and the journalist was reportedly fired afterwards.

Aishwarya Rai’s ability to handle such intrusive queries with elegance and dignity showcases her remarkable grace and strength in the face of media scrutiny. This incident is a testament to her unwavering composure and her commitment to protecting her personal life from unnecessary intrusion.’