At a time when no one wanted to get involved, Aishwarya Rai stood by Flora Saini and supported her. Check the full story to know what happened.
Published: September 10, 2025 11:38 AM IST
Flora Saini is one of the popular names in the film and OTT world. She started her acting career in 1999 with the Telugu film ‘Prema Kosam‘. The producer of the film changed her name to Asha Saini without her knowledge on the basis of astrology. However, later she gained recognition with her real name. Flora’s first film did not do anything special, but she got recognition from the 2000 film ‘Chala Bagundi‘. She made her special place in the South film industry on the basis of her acting. Flora, who has worked in more than 150 films in her career, became a well-known face in the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi film industry.
How was Aishwarya Rai deeply affected by Flora Saini?
Aishwarya Rai is not only known for her acting talent and beauty, but also for her support towards women facing injustice. She consistently raises her voice for the rights of oppressed women. So, when Aishwarya found out that the producer of the film she was working on was physically abusing his girlfriend, she immediately walked out of the project. At a time when no one wanted to get involved, Aishwarya stood by Flora and supported her.
Aishwarya Rai went against the world and supported Flora Saini
In a 2018 interview with Bollywood Life, Flora Saini revealed that when she spoke out about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her boyfriend, no one was willing to work with her. At that time, Aishwarya Rai was the only one who stood by her. Flora shared that Aishwarya not only supported her but also walked out of the film that was being produced by her ex-boyfriend.
She gained recognition in Bollywood with the role of Bhootni in Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao’s film Stree. In her attempt to find success in films, Flora used several names. First, she was named Asha Saini, then she adopted the name Mayuri on the advice of her astrologer, and finally, she reverted to her real name.
She has appeared in many films such as Gandhi Park, Prematho Ra, and Narasimha Naidu. The actress is now set to appear in Bigg Boss 9 Telugu as one of the most talked-about celebrities on the show. Apart from films, Flora is also a popular name on OTT platforms. She has worked in several films and series, including Gandi Baat, Inside Edge, Dupur Thakurpo, Mayanagari: City of Dreams, Arya, Rana Naidu, and The Trial.
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