Listen carefully, the ice-maiden is talking and that too about Vivek Oberoi. So better lend your ear, in case you don't want to miss any of it.

For the first time Ash has decided to talk about her relationship with Vivek in full public view and here is what she has to say about the gangly actor.

"Vivek is a friend, indeed, who has stood by me in every crisis I have faced of late. It's an honest relationship. We respect each other and enjoy our association."

Repeatedly battered and bruised by acquaintances and media, Aishwarya took to the mum unlike her contemporaries who leave no chance to open their shrilling assaults on every one around them.

Be it 'The Rising' controversies or ex-beau woes, Vivek has stood by her in every thick and thin off late. No wonder the accolades for Vivek don't stop pouring in.

"I usually don't talk about my personal life. But, at the same time, I have never attempted to conceal my relationship with Vivek. He is sensitive, respectful, and honest. Yes, we do go to parties together. We are supportive of each other," she says.

Quite a revelation for we the mortals..... Isn't it?

Ask Ash about one word that defines their relationship and she says, "If and when there needs to be a definition, we will give it."

Hey Ash, stop beating about the bush and tell us, 'Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na'?