28-05-2025
Aishwarya Rai Was 'Doubtful', Abhishek Bachchan 'Nervous' Ahead Of Kajra Re Shoot
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Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai tied the knot two years after Bunty Aur Babli released, i.e. in 2007.
The 'Kajra Re" song from the 2005 movie Bunty Aur Babli remains one of the most popular songs to date. It is widely loved by all and was picturised on Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. However, not many people know that Abhishek was 'nervous' before the shoot of Kajra Re, whereas Aishwarya Rai was 'doubtful', thinking she might not be able to pull off the song.
In a recent interview, choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant, who worked on the song with the actors, recalled what happened on the sets. She mentioned that Abhishek was nervous to shoot a song with his father. Vaibhavi mentioned it was because Big B maintains a very professional relationship with everyone at work.
'Abhishek was quite nervous. But I told him not to worry, and that I'd balance it out well. When Mr. Bachchan is on set, he's not a father. There are no personal equations coming in the way. He's a thorough professional. He'd remain in character. He'd even appreciate the costume designer for giving nice costumes to the back dancers. Meanwhile, Abhishek is a different temperament on set. He's all about fun and pranks," Vaibhavi told Screen.
The choreographer further shared that Aishwarya was doubtful about whether she would be able to pull Kajra Re off, as she had not done anything like it before. 'This is my story with a lot of actors, who start out as friends and turn into lovers on my set. I'm happy these divine interventions do happen, and I get to be a part of them. Sometimes, I could even write a book on this (laughs). But obviously, nobody thought of it then. I never imagined this as the outcome of that moment. They were all thorough professionals," she added.
Vaibhavi had worked previously with Aishwarya on films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Kuch Naa Kaho, Kyun! Ho Gaya Naa.
Interestingly, just two years after the film's release, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai tied the knot. The couple are parents to a daughter, Aaradhya. Last year, rumours of trouble in their married life also made headlines. However, the couple has not issued an official statement as of now.
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