In the year 1993, Aishwarya was already a thriving model in the Bollywood industry, yet to venture into the world of films. During this time, she collaborated with Sanjay Dutt for a magazine photoshoot, marking their first encounter. During an interview with CineBlitz, Sanjay Dutt was questioned about his initial response upon seeing a woman as stunning as Aishwarya in the advertisement.
He exclaimed, “Who is that incredibly beautiful woman!” The magazine reported that Aishwarya blushed a rosy hue in response to the compliment. In the same interview, Dutt offered a piece of advice to Aishwarya, suggesting that she should continue pursuing her existing endeavors and refrain from entering the film industry.