famous affairs

[Marbs84]

Wow, didn't realise the Shahid/Kareena romance was so interesting to some! The way I see it, it's over and done with and everyone has moved on. It's definitely not one of those 'legendary romance' you look back on with rose-coloured glasses and a fond sigh. At least I won't be doing that.

What about the current 'hot' affair, Shahid and Priyanka? Not sure what I think of that, or if it's even true. Smacks to me of advanced promo for Kaminay[/i].

It's exactly how I see it.

[sahhar]

I think the media is just initiating it. Otherwise Shahid and Priyanka are big enough stars and don't have to have to pull publicity stunts like this. 

In reality I think they're really good friends who like each other but are not ready to get into a relationship.  That's just my personal opinion. 

[Simone]

I would like to know more about the Zeenat Aman being asssaulted by Zarina Khan when she briefly married or had an affair with Sanjay Khan.

[bitterlemons]

I would like to know more about the Zeenat Aman being asssaulted by Zarina Khan when she briefly married or had an affair with Sanjay Khan.

Eh, this was a sad one, to me, at least...one reason I am somewhat ambivalent about Hrithik's in-laws...Sanjay Khan did marry Zeenat, after a brief fling during some movie they made together. Zarine was having none of it however - and Sanjay left Zeenat shortly after the marriage and went back to Zarine, claiming (or so I believe) that he'd been seduced by Zeenat or something to that effect. At a party that all of them were present, Zarine and Sanjay assaulted Zeenat badly enough to injure her eye - she bears the scars to this day - Zeenat was hospitalized, but never pressed charges, and nothing more was heard of the assault...very sad commentary on human nature and the film crowd in general - it was reported that no one came to assist Zeenat.

Bitterlemons

[Simone]

Eh, this was a sad one, to me, at least...one reason I am somewhat ambivalent about Hrithik's in-laws...Sanjay Khan did marry Zeenat, after a brief fling during some movie they made together. Zarine was having none of it however - and Sanjay left Zeenat shortly after the marriage and went back to Zarine, claiming (or so I believe) that he'd been seduced by Zeenat or something to that effect. At a party that all of them were present, Zarine and Sanjay assaulted Zeenat badly enough to injure her eye - she bears the scars to this day - Zeenat was hospitalized, but never pressed charges, and nothing more was heard of the assault...very sad commentary on human nature and the film crowd in general - it was reported that no one came to assist Zeenat.

Bitterlemons

Thanks my dear for the info.  It is horrible enought for a woman to attack another one, I cannot believe Sanjay  joined the wife in assaulting Zeenat in public.

[starryeyedsurprise]

Horrendous story. Boggles the mind that they got away with it too. Don't know who I feel more distaste for, Sanjay the lily-livered coward or Zarine the manic wife. Very sad. Now all those rumours about the Khan family threatening Hrithik during his (alleged) affair with Kareena makes a lot more sense.

[newbiefan]

Horrendous story. Boggles the mind that they got away with it too. Don't know who I feel more distaste for, Sanjay the lily-livered coward or Zarine the manic wife. Very sad. Now all those rumours about the Khan family threatening Hrithik during his (alleged) affair with Kareena makes a lot more sense.

OK, now I'm genuinely curious. Ever since I became interested in Hrithik, i've heard whispers about an affair with Kareena, but haven't seen any details spelt out anywhere. When did this happen? How did it end? How did the press find out? What sort of threats were made? Please do tell.

[oldiesrule]

OK, now I'm genuinely curious. Ever since I became interested in Hrithik, i've heard whispers about an affair with Kareena, but haven't seen any details spelt out anywhere. When did this happen? How did it end? How did the press find out? What sort of threats were made? Please do tell.

If I remember correctly there was talk of this doing the rounds around the Yaadein/K3G/MPKDH phase ('01-'03).  It was then that both (obviously) denied it and I think didn't work on any films together for a good number of years.

How valid this is I don't know but it's worth a read:

I'm not so sure that the hrithik and kareena story is false...
here's what a new member had to say on another forum while we were discussing such possibilities. Here's what she had to say:


"I should of course say that I don't know Hrithik or Kareena and anything I've heard or seen from a very great distance is of course speculation. But I lived in London for a good while and back during the K3G shooting days, there were plenty of people who saw the two of them out and about and looking very much together. Holding hands, nuzzling, the whole nine yards. I never actually saw them together but there were too many people who did for it to be just gossip.

Then there was this interview Hrithik did for British tv and during it there were clips of him and Kareena playing around, and she kept interrrupting the interview and he kept smiling over the interviewer's head looking at her and his whole face just lit up. It was obvious that at the very least, they were pretty close at that point.

Anyhow, that was then. I do find interesting that Hrithik sees a lot of Kareena's movies, he was at the Aitraaz premiere, he was at Don's premiere, he saw Omkara, he clearly doesn't mind seeing her onscreen, it's sharing space and time physically together that seems to be the problem.
The reason all this is so interesting is becasue right after MPKDH came out, Kareena gave an interview and I'll never forget when she said 'it's very painful loving someone in secret'. That pretty much confirmed to me that she and Hrithik were pretty hot and heavy behind the scenes and that things got way more serious than they were ever meant to. Kareena's a very open girl, when she's in love she wants the whole world to know, she's not shy or bashful like that. So with Hrithik, whatever was going on, she had to keep her normally big mouth shut and that must have been very difficult for her. Not being acknoweldged in public by someone you love is indeed painful and distressing.
I dunno, I'm no pyschologist and all this is probably just b.s. I do strongly think neither Hrithik nor Kareena are over each other because frankly there's been no closure. Maybe there never will be. It is very telling that Hrithik refuses to work with her and it is even more telling that there has never been any gossip linking him with any other actress than Kareena. I know not all gossip is accurate but more often than not, there is no smoke without a fire and in Hrithik/Kareena's case, there was a helluva lot of fire. "

(http://www.bollyspice.com/forums/index.php?s=3bca54bfd21750d91e232b65a8b55e78&showtopic=11373&st=30&p=557453&#entry557453)

[LinKarish]

OK, now I'm genuinely curious. Ever since I became interested in Hrithik, i've heard whispers about an affair with Kareena, but haven't seen any details spelt out anywhere. When did this happen? How did it end? How did the press find out? What sort of threats were made? Please do tell.

I don't have all the exact quotes and such.  It's been talked about a few times here, and the general consensus was that there probably may have been a mutual attraction.  But nothing serious ever happened. 

The reason why people think this is not because all parties pretty much vehemently denied it.  But how they denied it. Hrithik especially made an interesting comment.  He basically said something like, if you knew Kareena's upbringing you would know there is no truth to the rumors of an affair.  I think there was more context to it, and maybe other quotes, but basically what I took it mean was that she wouldn't have had an affair with a married man.This is not to say, it means Hrithik was open to an affair.  That's not what I'm saying at all. It's just it's a little curious in that he chose to say that. 

And really, that is interesting.  Because the way he basically denied it by using Kareena herself, rather than saying, no, I/we didn't.  This isn't to say he didn't say that as well.  They both, along with Suzanne, I think have said there was no affair.  Kareena actually many times would just sort of just say stuff like it's ridiculous to comment on this.

And that comment is just one example. Like I said, a lot of the denials, the way it was denied, especially taken as a whole, gave the impression that there may have been some attraction and flirtation between the two.

Ehh, people are attracted to people all the time.  It's whether or not how far it goes--emotionally and/or physically.  They, imo, kept it in check.

Also, Hrithik and Kareena have yet to work together since then. They were both slated for one or two projects about two years ago.  And there was some hype about it.  Both were asked about it as well.  Maybe even Suzanne.  But it's no longer in works for a few reasons.  The rumor mill, of course, went with the theory that she was no longer with Shahid.  Thus, not as okay for Suzanne. (Saif still doesn't count, I guess.)

It's been some years.  I doubt whatever was there (if there was anything there, after all we don't know) would still be there.  He has two kids.  She's gone through one relationship and is another one.  Who knows, though.

But I have no idea when the two of them will work together again.

On another note, in the kareena gallery, Ratnalekha two days ago posted a pretty "heh heh" pic of a whole bunch of stars sitting in the front row of a fashion show.  Hrithik and Kareena were seated next to each other. ETA: Actually, I was wrong. There is someone in between the two of them. And I don't think it's his wife, either, judging from the ankle and shoe. But it's still an interesting picture.

[bollyking]

Speaking of Hritik, does anyone else know for sure if he and barbara mori were having a scene on the set of kites? Apparently that's why his wife had to fly to vegas--to put out his fire.

[Aliya]

Speaking of Hritik, does anyone else know for sure if he and barbara mori were having a scene on the set of kites? Apparently that's why his wife had to fly to vegas--to put out his fire.

Relying on my gut feeling I would say, No!!!
I think the people in charge of publicity of kites want to start this rumour. 

Barbara was shopping/siteseeing around Mumbai with Suzanne.

[newbiefan]

Thanks for the responses, LinKarish and Oldiesrule. I recall reading a piece by Subhash K Jha, where he is generally praising Hrithik's work ethic and professionalism, how he minds his own business and is a committed family man, but adds that he privately regrets having an affair years ago. I take it that this is a reference to Kareena, and that there indeed was something between them. A quick Google search didn't bring that article up, I wish I could cite it.

[leaf]

My 2 cents on Hrithik/Kareena. I think there was an attraction between them, but he was warned off/came to his senses about Sussanne before anything happened. Isn't his dad have rumoured to have said something like that's Sanjay Khan's daughter so you better not cheat on her or break your engagement? On Hrithik and Barbara Mori, I don't believe the rumours. I'm not a huge Hrithik fan or anything, but I don't think he's the cheating type, at least not anymore. He seems to have a good perspective on his marriage and family than when he was younger.

[newbiefan]

Oh, I don't think anything is going on between Barbara Mori and Hrithik. She was there with Hrithik and Suzanne at the Star Screen awards, and when Hrithik won best actor, he first hugged Suzanne and then Barbara. If something was truly going on, I doubt he'd so openly embrace Barbara right infront of his wife.

[filmcrazy]

Hrithik and Kareena.........

I remember reading an interview where Rakesh Roshan refuted Shobha De's statement about seeing Hrithik and Kareena locking lips in the flight that she was in as well. Of course, he attacked De and said she should show more discretion when it comes to speaking about others. I for one believe De. She might be a whole bunch of things, but I don't see what she would gain by making up such a story. She is pretty open about her life and her finger pointing generally has some factual basis. I will try to find that interview. Hrithik seems to have treated the whole thing like a fling, whereas Kareena had developed a strong emotional attachment in relationship.

This explain why they don't work together anymore.

The Zeenat Aman story is so sad. I can't believe those to maniacs actually walked away scot free. I don't support Zeenat's decision to be with a married man, but why gang up on a woman and assault her so badly that she still carries the scars around? My heart goes out to Zeenat 'cause she had just a difficult personal life, esp. relationship wise.

[oldiesrule]

My 2 cents on Hrithik/Kareena. I think there was an attraction between them, but he was warned off/came to his senses about Sussanne before anything happened. Isn't his dad have rumoured to have said something like that's Sanjay Khan's daughter so you better not cheat on her or break your engagement? On Hrithik and Barbara Mori, I don't believe the rumours. I'm not a huge Hrithik fan or anything, but I don't think he's the cheating type, at least not anymore. He seems to have a good perspective on his marriage and family than when he was younger.

I am not a huge HR fan either but I appreciate that about him contrary to Akshay who just seems to get worse as he grows older.  I thought with Twinkle in the picture and Shilpa behind him (after that brief 'Dhadkan' drama in recent times) he would come around to becoming a family man once and for all.  Clearly not.

[LinKarish]

Hrithik and Kareena.........

I remember reading an interview where Rakesh Roshan refuted Shobha De's statement about seeing Hrithik and Kareena locking lips in the flight that she was in as well. Of course, he attacked De and said she should show more discretion when it comes to speaking about others. I for one believe De. She might be a whole bunch of things, but I don't see what she would gain by making up such a story. She is pretty open about her life and her finger pointing generally has some factual basis. I will try to find that interview.

I didn't know this.  See, this makes me think that it did go a little more than attraction and flirting, as I thought before. Because why the hell would Shobha De lie?  I believe her as well.

[Spencer]

This was one of the gossipy stories printed - take with a grain (bushel) of salt which mentioned the incident of the plane.

Revealed! The Hrithik-Kareena story
The dope on why the hot on-screen couple will not work together again

http://buzz18.in.com/features/movies/revealed-the-hrithikkareena-story/4271/0

[newbiefan]

Hmm, it does look like there was involvement beyond mere attraction between Hrithik and Kareena. Thanks for the links. Figures that Kismat Talkies never got off the ground.

[cee]

I am not a huge HR fan either but I appreciate that about him contrary to Akshay who just seems to get worse as he grows older.  I thought with Twinkle in the picture and Shilpa behind him (after that brief 'Dhadkan' drama in recent times) he would come around to becoming a family man once and for all.  Clearly not.

What's Akshay up to? I hadn't heard rumours of him cheating, well except the Katrina Kaif thing but she's so bland I really don't see it happening, or ever having happened. Please enlighten? I'm a huge Akshay (and Shilpa  ) fan. What do you mean by this: (after that brief 'Dhadkan' drama in recent times)

[oldiesrule]

What's Akshay up to? I hadn't heard rumours of him cheating, well except the Katrina Kaif thing but she's so bland I really don't see it happening, or ever having happened. Please enlighten? I'm a huge Akshay (and Shilpa  ) fan. What do you mean by this: (after that brief 'Dhadkan' drama in recent times)

Well my timing could be a bit off so forgive that but he was with Shilpa and Twinkle at the same time.  Who he cheated on I am not sure about but my guess would be he cheated on Shilpa because he was with Twinkle and decided to marry her and drop Shilpa.  But that's old news.  Then came the whole Priyanka drama which was down played (by both him and Twinkle) but there was definitely truth to the story (confirmed by source with access to star behind the scenes drama).  As for Katrina-I don't really see him cheating on Twinkle with Katrina but his past track record with starlets is Guiness Book worthy so anything is possible.  I think there was also talk briefly of something brewing between him and Lara too but I didn't really think too much of that-it clearly wasn't anything like the whole Priyanka drama where they came out with denials in newspapers etc.

[starryeyedsurprise]

I remember that Shobha De article. Caused quite a stir when it first came out. I too, fail to see what she would gain by making up a story. If anything she was a target for quite a few stars' disdain for publically 'outting' one of them like that. Rakesh Roshan also threatened to file a lawsuit against STARDUST soon after publishing a cover story on the 'hot' romance between HR/KK. Unless of course they retracted the story. To my knowledge, they never did but the lawsuit didn't materialise either. Hmmm...

There was interview with Hrithik awhile back where he was asked why he doesn't sign movies with Kareena. He hedged, and then claimed they weren't offered anything as a pairing. Of course the interviewer shot back that he knew for a fact they'd been offered four different movies since MPKDH came out and that with each film, Hrithik had backed out when told Kareena would be the heroine. Caught out, he claimed none of those scripts really interested him or that he had date problems. Again, hmmmm. Can't remember where I read this or who the journalist was, though I know he's one of the 'respected' film journos around.

Whatever the truth is, it sure makes for some good goss!

As for the Akki/Shilpa/Twinkle drama, apparently he cheated on Shilpa with Twinkle. That's the version I've heard anyway. What I think is interesting is the story that Akshay and Shilpa are now pally pally but that after he appeared on Bigg Boss where they were flirting, Twinkle put a stop to the movie in the works between the two of them. Ironic isn't it?

[leaf]

Well my timing could be a bit off so forgive that but he was with Shilpa and Twinkle at the same time.  Who he cheated on I am not sure about but my guess would be he cheated on Shilpa because he was with Twinkle and decided to marry her and drop Shilpa.  But that's old news.  Then came the whole Priyanka drama which was down played (by both him and Twinkle) but there was definitely truth to the story (confirmed by source with access to star behind the scenes drama).  As for Katrina-I don't really see him cheating on Twinkle with Katrina but his past track record with starlets is Guiness Book worthy so anything is possible.  I think there was also talk briefly of something brewing between him and Lara too but I didn't really think too much of that-it clearly wasn't anything like the whole Priyanka drama where they came out with denials in newspapers etc.

I pretty much thought the Akshay-Priyanka thing was untrue because of the way she spoke of being linked to married people on KwK. Priyanka seems like a pretty strong personality with lots of self-confidence that I have a hard time seeing her falling into that mistress trap. But, I have no problem believing that Akshay would cheat on Twinkle. Before his marriage, he certainly got around a lot and a lot of the stuff out there suggests he hasn't changed.

Hrithik/Kareena, while I believe there was something there, I'm not sure it was a full blown affair.

[cee]

Okay right, I'm obviously losing it cos I now DO remember the Akshay/Shilpa/Twinkle triangle. I always assumed that Akshay had cheated on Shilpa with Twinkle because he was definitely with Shilpa first, right? The Priyanka stuff I had no idea about  
Damn, I thought Priyanka was all sweet and innocent and WOW at the Kareena/Hrithik stuff. I had heard rumours but never thought it was true. Why I don't know. Guess I just can't picture the two together.

In regard to Twinkle stopping any plans of Akshay and Shilpa acting together, I can quite understand and believe it. If you were the woman he cheated on his then-girlfriend with, you should always expect it to come back to you! Twinkle was very wrong to get together with him when he was with Shilpa. Also, I'm not sure if this is accurate but I read somewhere that Akkie wanted to marry Shilpa and she didn't want to get married at that stage so he went off with Twinkle?

My other question is about Rani and Adi Chopra. I've heard so many rumours about them, I quite believe it. And also (try not to hurl tomatoes at me - I'm only repeating what I've heard and read), was of an affair between Big B and Aish. Don't believe it AT ALL.

[leaf]

My other question is about Rani and Adi Chopra. I've heard so many rumours about them, I quite believe it. And also (try not to hurl tomatoes at me - I'm only repeating what I've heard and read), was of an affair between Big B and Aish. Don't believe it AT ALL.

I believe the Rani/Adi rumours, and I think they're waiting until the dust settles around his divorce so she doesn't seem like a homewrecker. Re: Big B and Aish, I don't really believe it, but I find his involvement in his son's marriage really creepy. That's not traditional, just weird and suffocating. Wasn't there a blind item in one of the American gossip sites about a veteran Bollywood actor who was getting his son married to a young actress that he has a thing for?