Former actress Sonam Khan has finally broken her silence on long-standing rumors of an alleged relationship with the ‘Tridev’ director. While Sonam and director Rajeev Rai began dating and eventually married, a lot has passed since the production of the film.
The actress explained that Rajeev did not participate in the film because he was dating her. In fact, at that point, both Sonam and Rajeev were dating other people.
Addressing the speculation that has been spreading for years, she set the record straight and explained her side of the story. Taking to Instagram, Sonam wrote a long note in which she denied the rumor of her having an affair with Rajeev Rai during the shooting of Tridev.
It highlights what actually happened and how the popular narrative around it has shaped itself over time. Sonam explained that she started dating Rajiv Rai only after the release of Tridev.Recalling the widespread assumptions that followed the film’s release, Sonam wrote, “Oi oy ooy oo oh oh yeah as in a big number. True story I was not in a relationship with Tridev’s director. So read on…. First day of Tridev’s shoot. First song.”
The first rumor. As per popular belief after the release of Tridev, there was a very strong belief that I was busy having an affair with the director during the shooting of Tridev which resulted in me having more influence than the other two leading ladies.
Like having more screen time and a great song being played in every nook and corner of the country.”She went on to reveal that neither she nor Rajeev Rai were romantically involved at that time.
“Plot twist: Rajeev was on the sets with his girlfriend. I had a friend parked not far from the sets as well. We were so impressed that Oi Oi fell into my lap. In fact, Rajeev didn’t want me in Tridev. He called another actress and almost closed the deal with her, as he didn’t like that much when he saw the rush of Vijay that Yash ji showed him.”
“In fact, I was the last option when he had no other choice.”Dismissing claims that she received special treatment in the film, Sonam added: “So, no romance, no secret phone calls, no director privilege if that exists, and I don’t know sorry for sounding naive or disingenuous.
Just Me, catchy song. Rajeev and I started dating long after Tridev’s release, when we were single and didn’t owe anyone any explanations. So, my dears, I did not get any preference in making Tridev.
zero. nothing. Nada. Oi Oi Oi Oi Oi! “Oh!”For those who are not aware of their history, Sonam Khan and Rajeev Rai eventually entered into a relationship after Tridev and later got married in 1991. The couple, who also worked together during the Vishwatma era, separated in 2001. Their divorce was finalized in 2016 after a long legal process lasting 15 years.Meanwhile, Rajeev Rai is known for directing some blockbuster films like ‘Vishwatma’, ‘Tridev’, ‘Mohra’ and ‘Gupt’.
