26-04-2023
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently discussed her role as Nandini in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" as she prepares for the premiere of her forthcoming movie "Ponniyin Selvan: 2".
Aishwarya was questioned about her unique relationship to the name Nandini because it also happens to be the name of her character in "PS: 2" while attending a media event for the movie. She was spotted caressing director Mani Ratnam's feet in a gesture of respect. Talking about the same, the actress told the media, "What a coincidence. It's amazing na? Even Nandini in 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' was very very memorable. She ruled over people's heart and I'm so so thankful that I got to play Nandini then too. She had remained special to the audience and, of course, to me".
In 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Aishwarya' starred with Salman Khan as his love interest who gets married to another man under familial pressure. The other man, essayed by Ajay Devgn soon learns about Nandini's lost love and they set out to search for Salman's character of Sameer. She further mentioned, "That was Sanjay Bhansali ji and today for my Mani Garu, I got to play Nandini in 'Ponniyin Selvan'. That's just tremendously a blessing, to have gotten to play such strong women, such layered women and women with character that touch the lives of so many women out there. There's a relatability and I am very, very grateful".