While the entire cast and crew of ‘Ready’ went to watch Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s latest film Raavan, in Sri Lanka, Salman Khan preferred giving it a miss.

Sallu miya did not want to anger Tamil community that is already furious over him shooting in Sri Lanka. But the actual reason behind not turning up for the movie was, he couldn’t stand his ex flame Aishwarya Rai with Abhishek.

Says a source, “Initially Salman did show interest in the film. But then when it was time to accompany the rest of the ‘Ready’ unit Salman opted out because of the controversial nature of the subject and also the fact that he has earned the wrath of the Tamilians by embracing endorsing and visiting Sri Lanka twice in a month.”

Salman Khan was not seen in upbeat mood.

Director Mahesh Manjrekar confirms Salman’s absence, “We had a good time. Wish Salman accompanied us.”

However, its not suprising if the reason is Aish. After all, Salman doesn’t watch the films of Katrina Kaif as well. He had said in an interview that he does not like to see Kat wearing skimpy clothes or romancing other heroes on screen.

May be that holds true for Ash as well.