The early 2000s in Indian cinema were marked not just by box office hits, but by the burgeoning influence of tabloid journalism and the relentless spotlight of popular media on the private lives of stars. Among the most sensational, enduring, and controversial moments of this era was the so-called "Aishwarya Rai tape" incident in 2005—a saga involving allegations of wiretapped phone conversations, underworld connections, and a volatile romantic history between superstars Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan.
In 2025, Rai and Abhishek Bachchan filed separate lawsuits in the Delhi High Court against YouTube and Google, seeking damages of approximately ₹4 crore and a permanent injunction against hosting or monetising AI-generated content that uses their likenesses without permission. The early 2000s in Indian cinema were marked
She achieved global recognition with Devdas (2002), which premiered at Cannes, and became one of the first major Bollywood stars to cross over to Hollywood, appearing in Bride & Prejudice (2004). Roles in Taal (1999), Guru (2007), and Jodhaa Akbar (2008) showcased her dramatic range. More recently, her return to Tamil cinema with Ponniyin Selvan (2022) proved her enduring box-office appeal. She achieved global recognition with Devdas (2002), which
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These episodes reveal a crucial dynamic: even when mainstream media outlets overlook her, Rai's fan community mobilises to amplify her presence. The actress's absence from the campaign actually generated more publicity than a standard appearance would have.