Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan aren’t ones to gush about each other in public. Still, their bond is evident in tiny glimpses. At Aradhya’s school annual function in Mumbai, Aishwarya was spotted walking with her father-in-law, holding his hand for support.
The two first shared the screen in “Mohabbatein,” where Amitabh played Aishwarya’s on-screen father – strict but loving. After Aishwarya married Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh opened up about his new daughter-in-law. “Nothing changed for us,” he said. “It was like one daughter left and another arrived.”
A Father’s Love
Amitabh’s love for his daughters, Shweta and Aishwarya, is well-known. In 2020, the entire Bachchan family – Amitabh, Abhishek, Aishwarya, and Aradhya – tested positive for COVID-19. When Aishwarya and Aradhya were discharged, Amitabh got emotional, tweeting, “I couldn’t hold back tears when my little girl and daughter-in-law were discharged. Lord, your kindness is boundless.”
Keeping the Peace
Rumors of a rift in the Bachchan family surfaced in 2024 when Aishwarya and Aradhya arrived separately from Amitabh, Abhishek, and other family members at Anant Ambani’s wedding. However, the family maintained a respectful silence, and as Aishwarya, Amitabh, and Abhishek were seen together more often, the rumors died down.
- Aishwarya was seen holding Amitabh’s hand at Aradhya’s school function.
- Amitabh praised Aishwarya, saying she naturally became part of their family.
- The Bachchan family kept a low profile during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Bachchan family has always been known for their close bond, and these instances reinforce that image. Despite being private, their love and respect for each other shine through in these moments.