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Entertainment News: Back in the year 2000, director Raj Kanwar released Dhai Akshar Prem Ke, a romantic drama featuring Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan in the lead roles. While the film itself failed to leave much mark at the box office, it carried a surprise element that many had forgotten. Salman Khan, at that time one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, appeared briefly in a cameo role.
His character was that of a truck driver who shares a short but memorable screen presence with Abhishek. Two decades later, a short clip from this film has suddenly gone viral, sparking a wave of nostalgia among fans.
In the scene, Salman Khan is shown driving a truck with Abhishek Bachchan sitting beside him. Aishwarya Rai, standing by the roadside, waves her hand asking for a lift. Instead of stopping, Salman continues driving forward, eventually dropping Abhishek at his destination. Though brief, the scene is striking because it placed three major names together on screen-Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Abhishek Bachchan. At that time, no one could have imagined how this casting would be viewed years later with the lens of Bollywood history.
The clip gained attention because of the real-life connections between the three stars. Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai were once in a highly publicized relationship during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their breakup in 2002 became one of the most talked-about stories in the film industry. Years later, Aishwarya went on to marry Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, creating an unexpected layer of connection.
Watching all three in one frame now feels like a hidden chapter of Bollywood’s love triangles. Fans on social media could not help but comment about the irony of the situation.
Despite having fresh faces and a surprise cameo, Dhai Akshar Prem Ke did not succeed commercially. The film was criticized for its weak storyline and failed to attract audiences at the box office.
However, the chemistry between Aishwarya and Abhishek slowly started to draw attention, laying the groundwork for their future collaborations. Over time, they went on to star together in films like Guru, Dhoom 2, Umrao Jaan, and Raavan. For Salman, the cameo became a forgotten footnote until its revival now through viral social media.
In today’s age of short videos and constant rediscovery of old content, forgotten film moments often reappear unexpectedly. A user on X recently posted the truck driver scene, and within hours it spread widely. Comments ranged from funny takes about Bollywood’s ‘what if’ scenarios to serious discussions about the history of these three stars. Some joked about what the scene would have meant if Vivek Oberoi, another name linked to Aishwarya at one point, had also been part of the frame. This re-discovery turned an ordinary cameo into a piece of film gossip gold.
Salman Khan is currently hosting Bigg Boss 19 and preparing for his upcoming film Battle of Galwan, inspired by the 2020 India-China clash. Aishwarya Rai was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II in 2023, where she delivered a powerful performance. Abhishek Bachchan has been experimenting with OTT projects, with his latest role in Ghoomer and the series Kalidhar Lapata. The three stars continue to follow different journeys, but moments like these viral clips remind fans of how their paths once crossed in surprising ways.
Bollywood is not just about films but also about memories, relationships, and stories that linger far beyond the screen. The resurfacing of Salman’s truck driver role with Aishwarya and Abhishek is not merely a film fact but a reminder of how cinema intertwines with real lives. Fans love such rediscoveries because they bring together nostalgia, curiosity, and a touch of gossip. It shows how even the smallest cameos can hold a lasting place in popular culture when re-examined years later. This is why the clip continues to dominate discussions online.
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