When Ameesha Patel said her alleged five-year relationship with Vikram Bhatt ruined her career, said, "the only two relationships that I ever had in public..."

When Ameesha Patel said her alleged five-year relationship with Vikram Bhatt ruined her career, said, "the only two relationships that I ever had in public..."

• Ameesha Patel says public relationships hurt her career
• She dated Vikram Bhatt for nearly five years in the early 2000s
• Ameesha believes honesty about her love life was a drawback

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It was the early 2000s when Ameesha Patel was riding high on the dream debut every newcomer hopes for. With Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai opposite Hrithik Roshan, she became an overnight sensation. The film shattered box office records, and Ameesha was suddenly the industry’s newest star. But fame, as it often does, came with complications.

Soon after, Ameesha began dating filmmaker Vikram Bhatt. The two reportedly grew close while working on Aap Mujhe Acche Lagne Lage, and their relationship lasted nearly five years.

At the time, it was one of the most talked-about romances in Bollywood. Years later, however, Ameesha would candidly admit that the public nature of her relationship became, in her words, a setback.

In a throwback interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actress reflected on how being open about her personal life affected her professional journey. “In this industry, honesty is not welcome and I am someone, who is very honest. I am someone, who wears my heart on my sleeves. I think that has been the biggest drawback for me in my life. And definitely, the only two relationships that I ever had in public, the only two I ever had, they did take a beating on my career. For 12-13 years, I was like, ‘No men. Only peace. I want nothing else in my life’.”

She further explained how perceptions within the industry often work differently for actresses. “Because the single status of a girl is always more attractive to the people that you work around. It’s always more attractive for your audiences. And they feel if you’re single or you’re dating someone in the industry or a superstar, that only benefits your career. Otherwise, they don’t accept it. See, a heroine dating a hero can still do films with the hero and continue getting work. For me, that was not the case. So, it does take a beating but you learn from it.”

Back when they were together, Vikram Bhatt had spoken warmly about the relationship. “At this point of time she’s chasing her career, and I’m chasing her. I’m ready whenever she is. This relationship is for keeps. But I don’t want to say much. In the past I’ve been terribly hurt after taking a relationship to my heart.”

Years after their split, Vikram reflected on his past romances, including Ameesha and Sushmita Sen, telling HT Brunch, “No, I didn’t want to marry either of them. And it’s not like there’s any bitterness. There’s too much water under the bridge now.”

It was the early 2000s when Ameesha Patel was riding high on the dream debut every newcomer hopes for. With Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai opposite Hrithik Roshan, she became an overnight sensation. The film shattered box office records, and Ameesha was suddenly the industry’s newest star. But fame, as it often does, came with complications.

Soon after, Ameesha began dating filmmaker Vikram Bhatt. The two reportedly grew close while working on Aap Mujhe Acche Lagne Lage, and their relationship lasted nearly five years. At the time, it was one of the most talked-about romances in Bollywood. Years later, however, Ameesha would candidly admit that the public nature of her relationship became, in her words, a setback.

In a throwback interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actress reflected on how being open about her personal life affected her professional journey. “In this industry, honesty is not welcome and I am someone, who is very honest. I am someone, who wears my heart on my sleeves. I think that has been the biggest drawback for me in my life. And definitely, the only two relationships that I ever had in public, the only two I ever had, they did take a beating on my career. For 12-13 years, I was like, ‘No men. Only peace. I want nothing else in my life’.”

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She further explained how perceptions within the industry often work differently for actresses. “Because the single status of a girl is always more attractive to the people that you work around. It’s always more attractive for your audiences. And they feel if you’re single or you’re dating someone in the industry or a superstar, that only benefits your career. Otherwise, they don’t accept it. See, a heroine dating a hero can still do films with the hero and continue getting work. For me, that was not the case. So, it does take a beating but you learn from it.”

Back when they were together, Vikram Bhatt had spoken warmly about the relationship. “At this point of time she’s chasing her career, and I’m chasing her. I’m ready whenever she is. This relationship is for keeps.

But I don’t want to say much. In the past I’ve been terribly hurt after taking a relationship to my heart.”

Years after their split, Vikram reflected on his past romances, including Ameesha and Sushmita Sen, telling HT Brunch, “No, I didn’t want to marry either of them. And it’s not like there’s any bitterness. There’s too much water under the bridge now.”