Everybody is aware of the cold war between Aishwarya Rai and Rani Mukherjee which goes back a long way ever since Rani stepped into Ash’s role without informing her in Chalte Chalte .

Both Ash and Rani were said to be thick pals earlier and always took advice from each other. However it now seems like Ash’s hubby and Rani’s good friend Abhishek Bachchan is being dragged into the midst of the cold war. But the smitten husband is keen to please his new bride Ash.

Rani and the Bachchans have always shared an extremely friendly relationship, she also shares good on-screen chemistry with Abhishek and has also worked with Amitabh Bachchan in Black .

However it was clear that the Bachchans would be drawn into the cold war between Ash and Rani when the latter was not invited for the grand Ash-Abhishek wedding.

Recently Ash also accompanied Abhishek for the shooting schedule of Laaga Chunari Mein Daag to Switzerland. There the vibes between Ash and Rani were ice cold and Ash even offended the heroine Rani by commentating on her excess of make-up for the film.

Rani was miffed but decided to try and make peace, so after the shooting was wrapped up she invited the entire cast and crew of the film for a completion party. Rani was also gracious to extend the invitation to Ash.

However Ash was not in the mood to make peace, both she and Abhishek did not turn up for the event.

Jaya Bachchan , who also stars in the film was gracious enough to call her hosts and inform them about her ill health which was the reason for her not making it to the party.

However son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Ash simply skipped the party with no explanations offered.

A source though claims, “We really don’t know what’s happening between Rani and Ash, but it’s a fact that they are not best buddies. However, Abhishek and his family are extremely fond of Rani. I doubt that equation will ever change.”