Mumbai: A memorable interaction between Abhishek Bachchan and Oprah Winfrey on The Oprah Winfrey Show continues to attract attention years after the Bollywood actor’s witty response to a question about living with parents.
Abhishek appeared on the popular American talk show with his wife, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, in 2009. The conversation touched on Indian culture, family traditions and their personal lives.
Oprah asks about living with parents
During the conversation, Oprah expressed surprise at the Indian tradition of married couples continuing to live with their parents. She asked Abhishek how the arrangement worked for him and Aishwarya while living with his parents.
Abhishek responded with a question of his own, asking Oprah whether she lived with her family.
When Oprah replied that she did not, Abhishek followed up by asking, “How does that work?”
The unexpected comeback drew laughter and applause from the studio audience, turning the exchange into one of the most memorable moments of their appearance.
Aishwarya explains the Indian perspective
Aishwarya also joined the conversation, explaining that living with family was considered normal and natural in their culture.
The exchange highlighted a broader difference between traditional Indian family structures and the more independent living arrangements common in many Western societies.
From screen partners to family life
Abhishek and Aishwarya have shared the screen in several films, including Dhoom 2, Guru, Sarkar Raj, Umrao Jaan and Raavan.
The couple married in April 2007 and welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in 2011. Their appearance on Oprah remains a popular example of how Indian family values were introduced to an international audience.