Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan extended a heartfelt birthday wish to her father-in-law, megastar Amitabh Bachchan, on his 83rd birthday. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the actor shared a touching throwback photo of Amitabh with her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, leaving fans emotional.
Aishwarya’s adorable post for Amitabh
In the photo, Amitabh is seen clicking a selfie with a younger Aaradhya resting her head on his shoulder and smiling warmly at the camera. The veteran actor is dressed in traditional attire, with a tiny tiara resting playfully on his head. Sharing the picture, Aishwarya wrote, “Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii (dad-grandfather). Love and God bless always.”
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The nostalgic post quickly caught the attention of fans and followers, many of whom filled the comments section with affectionate messages. One fan wrote, “Aish, you are by nature so kind and good-hearted,” while another added, “She always wishes Amitabh on his birthday.”
Family rumours and recent appearances
The post also came as a rare social media update from Aishwarya after rumours last year suggested a possible rift between her and husband Abhishek Bachchan. The speculation intensified after Aishwarya and Aaradhya attended Anant Ambani’s wedding without the rest of the Bachchan family — Amitabh, Jaya, Abhishek, Shweta, Agastya, and Navya Nanda — who attended together.
However, the rumours were put to rest earlier this year when Aishwarya and Abhishek were spotted together at multiple public events. In August, the couple made a joint appearance at the Mumbai airport as they returned from a family vacation with Aaradhya, signalling that all was well within the Bachchan household.
Stars send warm wishes to the megastar
Amitabh Bachchan, who turned 83, received love and wishes from across the film industry and his global fan base. Celebrities such as Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Vijay Varma, Prabhas, Farhan Akhtar, Shilpa Shetty, and Kriti Sanon took to social media to wish the legendary actor. His granddaughter, Navya Nanda, also shared a sweet post on Instagram that read, “Happy birthday, Nana (grandpa).”
Fans gathered outside Amitabh’s Mumbai residence, Jalsa, to celebrate his birthday with cake, flowers, and posters — a tradition that has continued for decades.
Aishwarya and Amitabh’s recent work
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently made headlines for her appearance at Paris Fashion Week, where she wowed the audience with her stunning runway look. The actor was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023) and is yet to announce her next film project.
Amitabh Bachchan, meanwhile, was last seen in Vettaiyan, a 2024 Tamil-language action drama directed by TJ Gnanavel, which also starred Rajinikanth, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and Manju Warrier. The film marked Amitabh’s Tamil cinema debut.
Currently, the megastar is hosting the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television, which airs Monday to Friday at 9 pm and streams on SonyLIV.
A timeless bond
Aishwarya’s birthday post for Amitabh stands as a gentle reminder of the close-knit bond within the Bachchan family. Despite the constant media attention and speculation, moments like these continue to showcase their affection and respect for one another.