When a heartbroken Aishwarya Rai confessed to 'crying like crazy' after a controversy

Manisha Koirala, and model Rajeev Mulchandani. What started as a rumored romance quickly spiraled into a public spat, with accusations, emotional turmoil, and a war of words that left Bollywood buzzing and Aishwarya Rai crying “like crazy”.

The alleged affair that shook Bollywood

At the time, Manisha was reportedly dating Rajeev, but rumors suggested he also had a fling with Aishwarya. The controversy erupted when the Dil Se actress allegedly discovered love letters between the two, leading to claims of betrayal. However, Aishwarya, taken aback by the allegations, publicly denied the affair, expressing shock and disappointment over being dragged into the drama.

In a throwback interview, Aishwarya recalled how she had been an admirer of Manisha’s work in Bombay and was even planning to send her flowers to congratulate her on her performance. However, things took an unexpected turn when Rajeev called her on April 1, informing her about the explosive allegations by Manisha making rounds in the media. She was blindsided by the claims and struggled to understand why Manisha would accuse her of something so sensational.

Aishwarya’s emotional reaction to the controversy

Reflecting on the incident, Aishwarya questioned the timing of Manisha’s allegations, wondering why it surfaced months after her alleged split with Rajeev. She later admitted that the controversy deeply affected her, leaving her emotionally shaken. She once shared in an old interview that the episode affected her severely in the beginning, and she