In a startling revelation that has once again stirred discussions about one of Bollywood’s most controversial relationships, veteran Indian filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar has claimed that superstar Salman Khan went through an extremely turbulent phase following his breakup with actress Aishwarya Rai.
In a recent interview with Indian media, Kakkar recounted that during the period immediately after the split, he personally witnessed Salman Khan displaying self-destructive behavior. “At that time, Salman and I lived in the same building,” Kakkar explained. “After his breakup with Aishwarya, I saw him completely broken and almost obsessed. He would bang his head against the wall in frustration and despair. He was not in control of his emotions.”
The filmmaker’s disclosure sheds new light on one of Bollywood’s most talked-about romances. Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai were considered one of the industry’s most glamorous couples in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their relationship, however, ended on a bitter note, making headlines across tabloids and entertainment channels for years.
According to Kakkar, the emotional toll of the separation was visible in Salman’s behavior. The director emphasized that the superstar was deeply attached to Aishwarya, and the breakup had a devastating effect on him. “It was more than just heartbreak; it was an obsession that consumed him,” he added.
The revelations come as Bollywood continues to reflect on the personal lives of its biggest stars, where relationships and breakups often gain as much attention as films themselves. Salman Khan, now one of the most bankable actors in the industry, has never officially married despite being linked with several high-profile actresses over the decades. Aishwarya Rai, on the other hand, eventually married actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, and the couple now has a daughter.
Kakkar’s statement reignites public interest in a chapter of Bollywood history that fans thought had long been closed. It also highlights the fragile and often overwhelming emotional pressures that come with stardom, especially when private heartbreaks unfold under the constant gaze of the media.
While Salman Khan himself has rarely spoken publicly in detail about the breakup, this revelation paints a vivid picture of the struggles he faced behind closed doors during that time.
The claim underscores how celebrity relationships, though glamorous on the surface, can carry deep scars and struggles that mirror—if not exceed—the challenges faced in ordinary life.
