Salman Khan Cried After Listening To Tere Naam Title Track Post Breakup With Aishwarya, Reveals Lyricist Sameer Anjaan

Salman Khan's breakup with Aishwarya Rai in 2002 was one of the most talked-about events in Bollywood. The following year, he portrayed a heartbroken, obsessive lover in Satish Kaushik’s Tere Naam, a role

that many believed reflected his personal pain. In a recent interview, renowned lyricist Sameer Anjaan, who penned the title track of Tere Naam, revealed the emotional toll the film took on Salman. According to Sameer, Salman was deeply affected by the music, especially the title song, which seemed to echo his real-life heartbreak.

Sameer Anjaan reveals Salman cried after listening to Tere Naam title track

In a recent podcast with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, Sameer Anjaan shared, “Title track unko dhayan main rakhke nahi likhwaya gaya tha. Voh jo likhwaya gaya tha, voh asli jo unki kahani tuti thi Aishwarya Rai se. Voh gaana Himmesh Reshammiya ko bulake, Salman shot dene se pehle gwaate the aur rote the."(Translation: The title track wasn’t originally written with Salman in mind. But it unintentionally captured the pain of his breakup with Aishwarya Rai. Before every shot, Salman would ask Himesh Reshammiya to sing the track for him. Listening to it would make him cry.”)

ALSO READ: Salman Khan Confesses He Has Told Heroines To 'Go Change And Come Back': Humara Culture Ye HaiSameer also recalled how one specific line from the song struck a deep chord with the actor, “Kyun kisi ko wafa ke badle wafa nahi milti?” (Why doesn’t one receive loyalty in return for loyalty?)“Salman would say, ‘Come and sing this line to me.’ He believed the song expressed his pain and wanted it to reach Aishwarya. His wounds were still fresh, and he’d cry on set after hearing it - then go give his shot.”

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai's love story

Salman and Aishwarya’s romance began on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, where their on-screen chemistry quickly blossomed into a real-life relationship. At the time, they were considered one of the most glamorous couples in the industry.However, by 2002, their relationship came to an end. While both stars eventually moved on, Salman remains unmarried, whereas Aishwarya married actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007. The couple has a daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.

About Sameer Anja

Sameer Anjaan is one of Bollywood’s most prolific lyricists, with a career spanning over 30 years. Having written over 4,000 songs for more than 500 films, he has contributed timeless tracks to the Hindi film industry. Sameer’s work includes hits such as Jab Se Tere Naina, Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai Dil Se, and Ek Sanam Chahiye Aashiqui Ke Liye.