I still have that relationship with her: Ranbir talking about Aish

I still have that relationship with her

Ranbir Kapoor is talking about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Nayandeep Rakshit

There have been several speculations about Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, but producer Karan Johar rubbished all rumours about his upcoming film. But ask Ranbir and he's far more forthcoming. "Of course Aishwarya (Rai Bachchan) and I play each other's love interests in the film.", he shares.

He adds, "It is a love triangle, in a way." Leaked images from the sets has brought the pair much praise, despite initial apprehensions given their age difference. Ranbir maintains, "I'm just glad that people have liked her pairing with me. And I am happy that apprehensions have now been put to rest."

Ask him about his real-life equation with the Bachchan bahu and he admits, "It's a dream to work with Aishwarya. I was an assistant on the sets of my father's Aa Ab Laut Chalen (Ash starred in the film) and I was so enamoured by her " it wasn't just her looks " but because at the time, she levelled with me and acted like a friend".

Seventeen years on, that relationship hasn't changed. Says RK, "I still have that relationship with her and we are like friends. I can still tell her anything now, like I would back then. We are still the same. There's no Oh, she's Aishwarya Rai, the legend.' I really value her as an actor, as a person and the star that she is."

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