Salman Khan's 'Personal Heartbreak Anthem' Was 'Tere Naam' Song Post Aishwarya Breakup, 'In Tears..'

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai have both moved on in life, leaving their messy relationship behind them. However, this real-life incomplete love story of Bollywood has remained fresh in the minds of fans. Although neither of them has ever divulged much information about their former relationship and break-up, their colleagues who witnessed it firsthand have provided a lot of insight to the public. Recently, lyricist, Sameer Anjaan talked about Salman's condition during the making of Tere Naam, fresh after his break-up from Aishwarya Rai. 

Salman Khan would listen to the Tere Naam title track and cry, wanting a lyric to reach Aishwarya Rai 

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's messy break-up made headlines in 2002, with rumours also following that she had started dating co-star, Vivek Oberoi. His wounds still fresh after the break-up, Salman was cast as the protagonist in the 2003 film, Tere Naam. Popular Bollywood lyricist Sameer Anjaan, who was also part of the team, said in an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, that the actor's real-life break-up greatly helped him portray the role of an obsessive lover whose heartbreak leads to a life of tragedy. Sameer Anjaan also shared that Salman would listen to the Tere Naam title track and cry. The lyricist said:

“We didn’t write the title track of Tere Naam with Salman Khan in mind. But after his breakup with Aishwarya Rai, the song became his personal anthem of heartbreak. Before filming scenes for that song, Salman would call Himesh Reshammiya, ask him to sing it, and then break down in tears.”

Sameer Anjaan also shared that this was a daily occurrence on the set of Tere Naam. Himesh Reshammiya would sing the song, and Salman Khan would cry. The lyricist revealed that Salman especially wanted the lyric 'Kyun kisiko wafa ke badle wafa nahi milti' to reach Aishwarya Rai. Sameer was quoted as saying:

“Salman was hurting. His wounds were still fresh. Every time on set, before giving a shot, Himesh would sing, and Salman would cry. He wanted the song—especially the line ‘Kyun kisiko wafa ke badle wafa nahi milti’—to reach Aishwarya, to let her feel his pain.”

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More about Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's relationship 

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai began dating after meeting on the sets of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Senior film journalist, Hanif Zaveri, in a Meri Saheli podcast, revealed that the couple was serious about each other, but things had gone downhill after Salman created a ruckus outside Aishwarya's flat and banged on her door when she did not open it. The actress had then ended things and allegedly got involved with Vivek Oberoi.

Though Zaveri stated that this notion was false and was created by Vivek for publicity, and he never dated Aishwarya. However, many reports have alleged that Salman Khan was a controlling boyfriend and would harass Aishwarya and stalk her and even reportedly had Shah Rukh replace her in Chalte Chalte. Many years after their controversial break-up, Aishwarya married Abhishek Bachchan. Meanwhile, Salman is still a bachelor, though he has dated other actresses after Aishwarya. 

What are your thoughts on the Tere Naam title track being the heartbreak anthem of Salman Khan? Let us know. 

Also Read: Not Shah Rukh But Salman Had Done This Iconic Scene With Aishwarya In 'Devdas', Shot After Break-up

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