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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zayed Khan recalls working with the 'really gorgeous' Aishwarya Rai in Shabd: ' I used to have a picture of her in my locker room'
recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he opened up about working with in the 2005 film Shabd. The actor revealed his long-time admiration for the former Miss World and how sharing screen space with her was a dream come true. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From being starstruck to cherishing their on-screen chemistry, Zayed's reflections offered a heartfelt look into one of his most cherished professional experiences. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Zayed reflected on his career choices, admitting he was drawn to unconventional roles, which often led him to films that were ahead of their time. Citing Shabd as an example, he described it as a powerful slice-of-life story that didn't resonate widely upon release but now leaves viewers saying, 'Oh my God, that's scary.' The actor opened up about working with Aishwarya Rai in Shabd, calling it a dream come true. He revealed he had been a fan since her Miss World days, even keeping her photo in his locker. 'She was such a professional and beautiful lady,' he said, adding that sharing screen space with her was a truly special experience. He fondly recalled working with Aishwarya Rai in Shabd, describing her as graceful, professional, and easy to work with. Having admired her since her Miss World win, he admitted to being starstruck initially but appreciated how effortlessly she helped him feel comfortable on set, making the experience truly memorable. Shabd, directed by Leena Yadav and produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, featured , Aishwarya Rai, and Zayed Khan in lead roles. The film followed a reclusive writer who draws inspiration from his wife's real-life interactions with another man for his novel, leading to a blurred line between fiction and reality. While the film was lauded for its unconventional narrative and strong performances—particularly Aishwarya's nuanced act—it struggled to find commercial success at the box office.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Zayed Khan recalls having Aishwarya Rai's picture in his locker room: ‘I used to think this woman is…'
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai has not only mesmerised audiences but also left a lasting impression on her co-stars with her beauty and grace. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, actor Zayed Khan, who shared screen space with her in the film Shabd, fondly recalled the experience of romancing her on-screen and admitted to being a fan ever since she won the Miss World title. (Also Read: Zayed Khan recalls family's financial crisis: 'Home was mortgaged, we sold our cars') Zayed Khan reflected on his film choices, noting that many of his projects were ahead of their time due to his desire to take on out-of-the-box roles. Speaking about Shabd, he said it was a compelling story, a slice-of-life narrative released at a time when audiences weren't quite ready for such themes. He added that viewers who revisit the film today often react by saying, 'Oh my God, that's scary.' He recalled working with Aishwarya in the film and said, 'Aish was such a professional and beautiful lady. I was a fan of Aish when she became Miss World. I used to have a picture of her in my locker room. I used to think, 'This woman is a really gorgeous woman.' So when I heard the script and they said that Aish is in the film, I was like, 'Woah, where do I sign?' I had a beautiful experience working with her. She is such a wonderful co-star to be with because she really knows how to play with you.' "Sometimes you just see actors take so much time and then come, and there'll be drama. The actual work suffers while everything else is taken care of. With Aish, I thought it would be so difficult to get over my fan moment, but she just came in and said, 'Hi, do you want to do rehearsals together?' I was like, this is too cool. She was a natural filter. God bless her," he added. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and directed by Leena Yadav, Shabd stars Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai and Zayed Khan in lead roles. Sanjay plays a reclusive, award-winning writer suffering from creative block, who uses his wife (played by Aishwarya) as inspiration for his new novel by asking her to get close to another man (Zayed). As fiction begins to blur with reality, the story takes a darker turn. Shabd was praised for its unique concept and performances, especially Aishwarya's layered portrayal, but it failed to perform well at the box office.
