Why Hrithik never offered lifts to Ash in his helicopter?
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They shared a passionate lip lock in their first film opposite each other Dhoom 2 which eventually went on to become one of the biggest hits in 2006 but if the recent spate of events are to be believed, things seem to have soured between Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. So much so that Hrithik did not ever thought of offering his co-star and next door neighbor in Juhu, Aishwarya, a lift in his chopper in which he used to travel from Mumbai to Karjat to avoid the bustling city traffic.
On the sets of Ashutosh Gowariker's epic Jodhaa Akbar , both A-list actors who play the characters of Emperor Akbar and Princess Jodhaa acted pretty aloof and distant with each other. Although the duo did not let their off-screen behaviour affect their onscreen chemistry, it was pretty obvious that Ash and Hrithik were not comfortable and kept their interactions to a bare minimum.
After the Badshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan and former lover Salman made it apparent for reasons obvious that they did not want to work in a film with the former Miss World, it was only Duggu aka Hrithik who opted for this period film to star opposite Aishwarya. He found no objection to be cast opposite her and was ready to begin a 'friendship' that had initially begun on the sets of Dhoom 2 . But the cordial relationship began to face its ups and downs and by the end of the shooting of Jodhaa Akbar things had gone on from bad to worse.
Apparently it was an incident that took place during one of the shoots under the able supervision of director Gowariker that initiated the entire ruckus and created a rift between the two. Ashutosh had to film a scene where only Hrithik was needed to face the cameras though Ash was required to offer cues to her leading man. Hence she was required on the sets to say a few dialogues from behind the camera which in turn would help Hrithik enact his scene and dialogues in the much needed manner.
Prior to the scene Hrithik was punctual as always and ready to give his shot but had to wait on Aishwarya for almost an hour. And when she emerged from her van she had a request to tag along a visitor who happened to be her family member. Permission was given and everyone was looking forward to completing the scene as soon as possible. But when Hrithik began with his lines Ash would very often turn around and signal to her visitor. Although she never missed with the cues that she was supposed to give, Aishwarya was forever fidgeting and in turn irking Hrithik to no end. All of these tantrums that she was throwing were so distractive for Hrithik and it became difficult for him to concentrate on his dialogue delivery and his performance. Aishwarya was also making gestures to the chaiwalla and her personal assistant to check on her visitor during the entire act.
Hrithik Roshan did not show his disapproval of Aishwarya's behaviour even once and continued with his dialogues and scenes to give his best for each and every shot though it was difficult to grasp as to why the lead actress of the film wanted to sabotage her own film.
Though Hrithik never showed his displeasure on the sets of the film he found his opportunity later when he willingly offered lifts to Ashutosh Gowariker and also his assistants on the sets of the movie but purposely refused to offer the helicopter facility to his leading lady of the period film. All through the shoot of Jodhaa Akbar Hrithik traveled daily in his exclusive mode of transport to do away with the bustling traffic of the Mumbai metropolis but did not make the slightest of inclinations to offer Ash a mere lift from Karjat to Mumbai.
When Hrithik was recently questioned on this, he very sarcastically retorted, "Perhaps Aishwarya would like her first helicopter ride with her husband. You see, she's a married woman now". 😆
Audiences loved the pair's sizzling chemistry and are eagerly looking forward to Ashutosh's film and how the two carry forward from where they left off. Apparently sources confirm that the icy cold relationship between the two stars haven't affected their performances in the film though we will have to wait and watch if Hrithik and Ash will bury their differences and work together in the near future.
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