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It is not a hidden fact that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema. However, there have been times that she has been trolled by the masses, and some media outlets have also spread speculations about her facial features. Did you know that once legendary actress Rekha had promised to defend the actress like a ‘tigress’ against such rumors? Not only this but she had also hailed the actress as a national treasure.
When Rekha Was All Praise For Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Rekha stated strongly that she disagrees with the media for calling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ‘plastic.’ According to a news report in Bollywood Shaadi, in an old interaction, the Suhaag actress stated, “Among the models I admire, I find Aishwarya is the best. I disagree with the media that she is ‘plastic.’ I find her very expressive. I will fight for her like a tigress if need be. My heart goes out to Ash. She’s been around for so long and yet not been there.”
When Rekha Declared That Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Does Not Need Hollywood
Not only this, but Rekha also compared Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s situation to her own. The Khoon Bhari Maang actress recalled how her naysayers were vary about her being able to talk in Urdu because of her Tamilian lineage until she did the 1981 film Umrao Jaan. Furthermore, she added that Aishwarya did not to go to Hollywood to prove her worth as she is a national treasure.
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