When Aishwarya Rai opened up about marriage after a grand wedding with Abhishek Bachchan: ‘I'm so at home’ - Watch Throwback Video

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrates her birthday today. After her victory at the Miss World pageant in 1994, she went on to build a successful career in Hindi cinema. In 2007, she married Abhishek Bachchan and together they have a daughter, Aaradhya, born in 2011. On this special occasion, let’s look back at one of her earliest interviews as a newly married woman.

Aishwarya Rai's interview after grand wedding to Abhishek Bachchan

After their lavish wedding in 2007, Abhishek and Aishwarya spoke to ABC News. When asked about joining one of India’s most famous acting families, the actress said, “Well, I married Abhishek, to start with (laughs), and very very gladly so.” Abhishek playfully replied, “Good observation.” Aishwarya went on to explain, “No, I mean really, that's really it, you know. We both have gotten married and we're happy, very very blessed with the wonderful sets of parents. And so we both keep saying that now we have two sets of parents. Having gotten married into his family, I find, you know, I'm so at home. So when they say they have invited a daughter and I feel I've got a new set of parents. It's literally, it isn't that new or different of an ambiance. Even though, yes, for the world it is the premier family of the film industry. I mean, you know…”

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Aishwarya Rai reflects on family values and relationships

When questioned about any difficulties, Aishwarya Rai shared, “Actually, cause we've known each other for a while now, and they're just so normal and, you know, dare I say (smiles) culturally strong, strong on values, on family... these are the values I've been brought up with, this is the family ambiance I've grown up in. So, I'm very very comfortable.” The interviewer then asked, “So your illustrious father-in-law (Amitabh Bachchan) is just that, your father-in-law?” To which Aishwarya replied, “For me, personally, yes. And I don't mean to undermine it by saying ‘just that’. I'd say he is that with ultimate love, regard and respect. Him and Maa (Jaya Bachchan), I mean, they are Paa and Maa to me and I'm just thankful for the way I've been embraced and loved.”

Aishwarya Rai on the work front

On the work front, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was last featured in Mani Ratnam’s grand saga, ‘Ponniyin Selvan Part 2’, which came out in 2023. Her next venture has not been disclosed yet.