Big celebs fighting or nursing a rivalry is a very common sighting in the world of Bollywood. We have seen two big Khans of Bollywood take potshots at each other for a long time. You all know how Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan turned enemies before they finally let bygones be bygones. 

There’s one more controversial fight that became the talk of town more than a decade ago. Known for her witty revelations, Sonam Kapoor has been one of the most expressive actresses in Bollywood and she has often crossed a thin line of respecting her seniors in the industry. 

Back in 2009, Sonam became the ambassador of a beauty brand, which was endorsed by Aishwarya and the latter seemed to have expressed her discontentment at the same.  

Following this, Sonam made a controversial statement and called Aishwarya "aunty". When she was asked about her statement in an interview with Hindustan Times, she had said, "Aish has worked with my dad so I have to call her aunty na!" 

After this caused a stir, she tried to pacify the statement by saying that she would never do this and her quote was misconstrued. Sonam was also quoted as saying, “It's all gossip. I never said any of that. I don't want to remark on it anymore. A lot has been printed and said and it's all turned into very untidy and filthy, and I don't wish to get into it anymore. I really respect Abhishek as a person and had one of my best experiences working in Delhi 6. Aishwarya Rai is Aishwarya Rai. I never said that. I would address her in a deferential way, but I would never call her aunty.” 

There were reports that Aishwarya was disappointed with her statements but Sonam did clarify that she meant no harm to Aishwarya. She basically meant that they both belong to two different generations.  

According to many reports published in the year 2011, both Aishwarya and Sonam had to together walk the ramp of the Cannes Film Festival in France. It is also alleged that Aish refused to walk with Sonam. Aish also threatened that she’ll quit, if Sonam is allowed to share the platform with her.  

Well, the two did bury the hatchet and decided to let go of their Cold War. Sonam personally invited Aishwarya to her wedding with Anand Ahuja. Aishwarya also obliged by attending the wedding reception. 

We are glad that the two have moved past it. 

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