When Sonam Kapoor addressed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan “Aunty’
When Sonam Kapoor addressed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan “Aunty’
B’town actresses are more
sociable today than they ever were in history. Leading beauties like Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor Khan were indulged in bickering. But not many remember when Sonam Kapoor went unfiltered and ended up calling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan “aunty”?
Fans of Hindi cinema would know Aishwarya and Sonam’s father, Anil Kapoor, have featured in multiple films together. In fact, they became a hit pair after films like Taal and Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai.
But unfortunately, things were not the smoothest when the ‘Sonam set foot to the dazzling world of glamour and neon.
In 2009, Sonam joined Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as a brand ambassador for one of the leading beauty brands. She was overwhelmed and even hoped to be see herself at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival as a part of the brand deal. However, as per several reports the Aishwariya declined to walk with her on the red carpet, which sparked a row
However, these turned out to be mere rumors, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan never added fuel to the fire by responding to the gossip. But when Sonam Kapoor was asked about it, she called her colleague “aunty from another generation.”
At that time around Aishwarya was only 36, while Sonam was 25. Fans didn’t take her remark well, and she was in for a massive backlash.
Following the controversy, Sonam Kapoor opened up saying that she was “misquoted.”
Over the years, the two beauties buried the hatchet and are reportedly cordial with each other today.
Sonam Kapoor has been a part of many other controversies, including her bickering with Deepika Padukone and scandalous remarks on Ranbir Kapoor on Koffee With Karan.
As of now, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is headlining over her alleged divorce with Abhishek Bachchan. Rumors claim there’s trouble in paradise due to her differences with Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan, and other family members.
News Edit K.V.Raman
