The story of Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan is one that continues to capture the imagination of Bollywood fans, even decades after their on-screen chemistry and off-screen relationship made headlines. A surprising revelation has recently surfaced, suggesting that the two could have played siblings in a Bollywood movie—a development that would have changed the course of their professional relationship.

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Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan first shared the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 1999 hit Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, where their undeniable chemistry won over audiences and established them as one of Bollywood’s most beloved on-screen pairs. The film’s success led to speculation about their off-screen relationship, which only added to the buzz surrounding them.

However, in a twist that few saw coming, Aishwarya was reportedly set to portray Salman Khan’s sister in a film the following year. This project, which eventually became the movie Josh (2000), was initially considered for both Salman Khan and Aamir Khan to play the lead role opposite Aishwarya. The film would have seen Aishwarya in the role of the protagonist’s sister, a stark contrast to the romantic roles she and Salman had previously explored.

Ultimately, Shah Rukh Khan was cast in the lead role, and Aishwarya played his sister in Josh. In a candid interview, Aishwarya shared that she had no reservations about playing Shah Rukh Khan’s sister, as she found the role intriguing and different from her previous work. She expressed that this new dynamic on-screen was something she was eager to explore.

The thought of Aishwarya and Salman playing siblings instead of romantic leads has sparked curiosity among fans. The alternate reality where these two stars would have taken on such contrasting roles adds another layer to their already complex history, both on and off the screen.

As fans reflect on what could have been, the story serves as a reminder of how the casting decisions in Bollywood can significantly influence the narratives that capture the audience’s hearts. Would the dynamic between Aishwarya and Salman have been as powerful if they had been cast as siblings? It’s a question that may never be answered, but it certainly fuels the imagination.

The idea of this almost-on-screen sibling relationship remains a fascinating “what if” in Bollywood history, one that continues to intrigue fans of both Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan.