When Sanjay Dutt Warned Aishwarya Rai About Bollywood’s Tough Reality

Sanjay Dutt once advised a young Aishwarya Rai to avoid Bollywood, warning that the industry could steal her innocence and beauty. He said competition and negativity could emotionally harden anyone. Aishwarya understood his concerns but eventually joined films, choosing meaningful projects and debuting with Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar in 1997.