Sadiya Siddiqui he looks back on working with Aishwarya Rai in the 2005 film Shabd, recalling how the actor remained poised and talented despite the many challenges he faced in his life after losing fame. Salman Khan.Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Sadiya said Aishwarya he didn’t let his problems get in the way of his work, explaining that he was well-prepared and very dedicated to his work.Aishwarya is Salman they fell in love while shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s blockbuster Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and soon became one of the most talked about couples in Bollywood, with an enviable marriage going well. However, in 2002, Aishwarya confirmed that the relationship was over, saying that Salman was struggling to come to terms with the breakup. The controversy escalated in 2003 when actor Vivek Oberoi, who had a brief relationship with Aishwarya, held a much-talked-about press conference claiming that Salman had threatened him over the phone. Aishwarya later married Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, while Salman Khan was single.
‘He hid it very well’
When asked if she could detect Aishwarya’s frustration on the sets of Shabd, Sadiya said she had never seen this reflected in the actress’ career.“Actually, I didn’t have a single scene with Aishwarya, so I didn’t come close to knowing what she was going through. I didn’t know her personally,” he said.However, he added that from what he saw, Aishwarya remained calm.“But from what I saw, he hid it well. He always came in fully prepared, he knew his lines, he was well read and he was very professional. I don’t think he let his life get in the way of his work. “
‘They were very professional’
Sadiya went on to praise Aishwarya’s preparation and commitment to her character.“He had read the script several times and discussed how the events should be played and the psychology of his character. I was very happy to meet him for the first time,” he recalled.Recalling her first glimpse of the actor, Sadiya said, “I still remember seeing him standing there in jeans and a shirt and thinking, ‘He’s so handsome.’ It was fun.”He also said that Aishwarya looked “stunning” in Shabd and noted cinematographer Aseem Bajaj for portraying her well on screen.
Sadiya remembers Sanjay Dutt ‘s unique system
Sadiya, who also shared screen space with Sanjay Dutt in Shabd, recalled a fun behind-the-scenes moment of their first scene together.“My first scene with Sanjay Dutt was in the kitchen. Before shooting, I asked him, ‘Should we do lines?’ Leena Yadav came to me and said, ‘You will make your own. They don’t feel comfortable practicing.’He admitted that he was surprised but soon realized that every player has a different style.“This is the first time I’ve heard this. Some players don’t open easily with another player. Maybe that’s how they work. I’m a private person myself. It takes me a while to trust people, but once I start, it’s my job. Some players already know what they want to do and they like you to focus on your preparation. The event went well in the end. “When asked about reports that Sanjay sometimes used cards in conversation, Sadiya said, “Not the way I did it with him. That didn’t happen with me. Can it be done differently? I don’t know.”
About Shabd
Released in 2005 and directed by Leena Yadav, Shabd featured Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai and Zayed Khan in lead roles. The psychological drama revolves around a writer whose obsession with his fiction begins to blur the lines between imagination and reality.