Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently shared an emotional tribute to her late father, Krishnaraj Rai, on his birth anniversary. The Bollywood actress posted several cherished photographs on her social media channels.
The images featured her father alongside herself and her daughter, Aaradhya. Some photos depicted Aaradhya during her childhood with her grandfather. Another picture showed Bachchan praying with closed eyes beside her father’s portrait.
In her accompanying caption, Bachchan wrote, “Happy birthday dear Daddy-Ajja… Our angel, I will always love you. Thank you for the immense love and blessings you gave on Aaradhya’s 14th birthday.”
Fans and fellow celebrities, including actress Mahima Chaudhry, quickly reacted to her post. They shared their love and paid tribute to her father.
Krishnaraj Rai passed away in Mumbai in 2017 after a prolonged illness. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan consistently commemorates both his birth and death anniversaries each year.
Beyond her personal tributes, Bachchan recently attended the 100th birth anniversary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This event was held in Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present.
At the celebration, Bachchan delivered a powerful speech. She captivated the audience by speaking on themes of religion, caste, and love.
In her professional career, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film ‘Ponniyin Selvan Part-2’. For her performance in the film, she earned the Best Actress (Critics) award at the SIIMA Awards held in Dubai.