India, May 27 -- For years, Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan's rumoured romance after starring in the 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam has been a subject of speculation. Although they've never publicly discussed it, a journalist has now come forward to shed light on their relationship and claim what led to the breakup. Also read: Internet digs up rare Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai picture, has bittersweet feelings. See here

In an episode on Meri Saheli Podcast titled Bollywood's Famous Controversial Love Stories, journalist Hanif Zaveri spoke about the alleged romance.

"Salman and Aishwarya pyaar mein the aur ek dosre ke liye serious the. Dono chahathe the ke relationship aagaye bade. But Salman ka name dosri heroines ke saath tha, jaise Somy...