Behind the glitz and glamour of cinema, there are often darker paths, and actress Aishwarya Rajesh's early journey is proof of that. While she's an established name today, her career began with considerable challenges. Recently, on Nikhil Vijayendra Simha's podcast, she shared an incident that shook her to the core. This incident occurred when she was trying to make a name for herself in the film industry.

Unreasonable demands from the photographer

Aishwarya revealed that when she was very young, she went with her brother on an assignment. The photographer asked her brother to sit outside and took Aishwarya inside. The photographer gave her short clothes to wear and said he wanted to see her body. Aishwarya was completely terrified by this.

Aishwarya saved herself with prudence

Aishwarya was very young at the time and didn't know what to do. She said she almost agreed to the photographer's advances, but then her conscience warned her. She cleverly told the photographer that she needed her brother's permission. Using this excuse, she managed to get out of the situation. To this day, she hasn't told her brother about this, and she feels sad that she wonders how many other girls must face similar situations.

Public humiliation on set

In addition to the photographer incident, Aishwarya shared another harrowing experience. During a film shoot, when she arrived a few minutes late, the director expressed his displeasure. He not only scolded her but also humiliated her in front of junior artists, comparing her to other actresses. Aishwarya believes that publicly humiliating someone, even if they're at fault, is wrong.

Career achievements

Despite these obstacles and humiliating circumstances, Aishwarya Rajesh refused to give up. Through her hard work, she delivered stellar performances in films like "Vada Chennai," "Attakathi," and "Kanaa." Her performances were not only praised by audiences, but she was also awarded Best Actress (Special Award) for "Kanaa" and "Vada Chennai."

Future projects

Aishwarya was recently seen in the Tamil film "Thevar Kulaigal Nadunga." She was also part of the 2025 hit "Sankranthiki Vasthunam." She is currently working on director Bharath Darshan's film "O...! Sukumari," starring Thiruveer in the lead role. Aishwarya's story demonstrates that talent and determination can overcome any challenge.