I really have nothing to say on the matter. Nothing at all. My dignity doesn't allow me to comment, refute or retaliate. As long as God and my family are with me, nothing else matters." She says reacting to the stories about her split with Viveik and her link-up with Abhishek.
Aishwarya Rai with her parents
Ash taken aback
Aishwarya Rai, just back in Mumbai after a gruelling schedule of J P Dutta's Umrao Jaan to shoot for Dhoom 2 is suddenly faced with a fusillade of flak that's taken her aback.
Though she refuses to say a word against those who have portrayed her in a negative light, she does stop long enough to wonder who these "sources" and "friends" close to her are, who are making statements on her personal life.
Ash has only one close friend
After much persuasion she allows a prominent member of her family to speak on her behalf.
"Believe me, no one else has spoken to any member of the press. There's nothing to be said. We've full faith in Ash's conduct. What's happening to her right now is stressing all of us out. Where are all these negative stories coming from. Ash has only one close friend. And that person has nothing to do with the film industry."
Taking a deep breath, the source continues. "The fact and we all know it, is Ash and Vivek were over six months ago. Why didn't she speak about it? When had she ever spoken about their relationship that she was supposed to speak about the break-up?
Many stars are comfortable conducting their relationships in public view. Ash is not. Is that a crime? Why is her silence being misconstrued as guilt? And for what? It's being said she 'used' Vivek. Hello… for what purpose did she use him?
Absurd tales
It's being alleged that Aishwarya instigated him to hold that press conference against Salman Khan. How utterly absurd is that? She was in Nasik shooting for Khakee and had an accident at that time.
From the hospital, she had given one press statement, just one statement… carefully worded and discreet. That's how Ash is… take it or leave it. It's so sad to see her being portrayed as a scheming conniving creature.
Why compare?
"They're even comparing her equation with Salman and Vivek. What for? Just because they're both part of her past? Is she answerable to anyone?
It's being said that Ash even called Viveik on location after they had broken up. The only time she has met him is when he came over to discuss Shekhar Kapoor's Paani. Why is every move of hers being twisted misconstrued and misrepresented? Fortunately for Ash, we believe in her completely. We've never asked her for an explanation. And that's the only solace she has in this hour of crisis."
As for the friendship with Abhishek… "They're young, intelligent and extremely compatible. For God's sake, let them be! All this loose talk is making them so self-conscious."
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