A sensational '90s controversy emerged when Manisha Koirala accused her then-partner, Rajeev Mulchandani, of having a secret affair with Aishwarya Rai. Aishwarya publicly refuted the allegations and expressed her shock and disappointment. She recounted how the scandal deeply hurt her, despite initially planning to praise Manisha's film performance. The incident highlights a significant yet less-known Bollywood controversy.