Actors Smita Jayakar recalls behind-the-scenes moments from the making of *Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam*, describing Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s romance as visibly affecting the set. She says they appeared clearly in love and that their chemistry felt almost angelic, with her recollections rooted in her role as Aishwarya’s mother in the film.
Across reports, Jayakar also recounts a specific incident in which director Sanjay Leela Bhansali scolds Salman for touching Aishwarya during filming. The anecdotes are framed as evidence of how the pair’s real-life closeness influenced the production, including moments that caught the crew off guard. Times of India and NDTV both attribute the core recollections to Jayakar, while emphasizing different aspects—one leans more toward the romantic gesture and set atmosphere, the other spotlights the director’s reaction.
