Does Aishwarya Rai Still Miss Her ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ Days? The Actress Opens Up

It’s been over two decades since Aishwarya Rai Bachchan created magic on-screen as Nandini in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Her mesmerising beauty and exceptional acting impressed the audience. The movie worked wonders at the box office. Apart from Salman and Aishwarya’s phenomenal acting, their real life love story also became a part of the reason in the movie’s humongous success.

Well, it looks like her millions of fans and even the actress can’t let go of her role of ‘Nandini’ in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam! Scroll down to read more about it:

‘Nandini Will Always Be Special’

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently attended the press conference for her upcoming movie sequel Ponniyin Selvan 2. Her character is called ‘Nandini’ in the franchise! The media couldn’t help but ask about her special connection with the name Nandini and it took Aish to Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam days. Talking about it, she said, “What a coincidence. It’s amazing na? Even Nandini in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam was very very memorable. She has lived in people’s hearts 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. 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.” Watch the video, here:

All About Aish’s Character In The Movie

Directed by Mani Ratnam, Ponniyin Selvan is inspired by a novel of the same name. The movie is set in the Chola Kingdom during the period of Sundar Chola between 900 AD to 950 AD.

Aish plays the role of Nandini, the daughter of Mandakini Devi, who wishes to avenge the death of her lover Veerapandiyan, king of the Pandyan dynasty. 

Aishwarya aced her role in the first part of Ponniyin Selvan and I can’t wait to watch her in the second instalment!

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