Former actress Sonam Khan has finally broken her silence on the long-running rumors of an alleged affair with the director of ‘Tridev.’ While Sonam and director Rajiv Rai started dating and eventually got married, this was after the film was made. The actress clarified that she was not cast in Rajiv’s film because he was flirting with her. In fact, at that time, Sonam and Rajiv were dating other people. Addressing speculation that has been circulating for years, he set the record straight and explained his side of the story. On Instagram, Sonam wrote a long note in which she rubbished rumors of having an affair with Rajiv Rai during the making of Tridev. He sheds light on what really happened and how the popular narrative around it has been shaped over time. Sonam clarified that she started dating Rajiv Rai just after the release of ‘Tridev.’Recalling the rampant speculations that followed the release of the film, Sonam wrote, “Oye oye oye oye oh naaaaa as in BIG No. True story that I am not in a relationship with my Tridev director. So read….First day of Tridev shoot. First song. First rumour. As per popular belief after Tridev released, I had a very strong result of getting Tridev director. more leverage than the other two leading ladies Like getting a lot of screen time and a super hit song played in every nook and corner of the country. “She revealed that she and Rajiv Rai were not romantically involved at the time. “Plot twist: Rajiv is on the set with his girlfriend. I have a girlfriend who is parked not far from the set. We are both very taken people. Oye Oye just fell into my lap. In fact Rajiv did not want me in Tridev. He contacted and almost sealed the deal with another actress, because he did not like me when he saw Vijay’s rushes shown to him by Yaya. I was actually the last one chosen when he had no choice.”Dismissing claims that she received special treatment in the film, Sonam added, “So, No romance, no secret phone calls, no so-called director privilege if that even exists. I don’t apologize for sounding naive or delusional. Just me, a catchy song. After Tridev’s release Rajiv and I started dating, because we were both single and didn’t owe anyone an explanation. So, my dears I don’t want to make Tridev. Zero. Zilch. Nada. oye oye oye oye oh ya! Oh!.”For those who are not familiar with their history, Sonam Khan and Rajiv Rai eventually entered into a relationship after Tridev and later got married in 1991. The couple, who also worked during Vishwatma, separated in 2001. Their divorce was finalized in 2016 after a long legal process that lasted 15 years.Meanwhile, Rajiv Rai is known for directing some iconic films like ‘Vishwatma’, ‘Tridev’, ‘Mohra’ and ‘Gupt’.
