Aishwarya Rai supports Salman Khan for #RioOlympics2016

Salman Khan is facing a lot of flak for being appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador to represent the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics 2016. Though the actor is known for being one of the foremost

Bollywood

superstars when it comes to charity and noble work, many prominent personalities did not support his appointment.

However, there seems to be a ray of hope for the 'Sultan' actor from an unexpected source. At an event, it was his ex-girlfriend, the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who openly supported the 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' actor's selection as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Rio Olympics.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sania Mirza honoured at NRI of the Year Awards 2016 in Mumbai

The stunning beauty said, "Anybody who is doing good to represent the country and anybody who is working or seeking or standing out for whatever vocation we have in the country be it

sports

, arts or music, I think that's wonderful and needs to be recognised.'
WATCH: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Supports Salman Khan in Rio Olympics Controversy

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