Aishwarya Rai Marks Amitabh Bachchan’s 84th with Rare Photo
Aishwarya Rai shared an unseen photo of Amitabh Bachchan with granddaughter Aaradhya to wish him on his 84th birthday. Here’s how the family marked it.
Amitabh Bachchan turned 84 on 11 October, and the entertainment world responded with an outpouring of messages. Sanjay Dutt, Chiranjeevi, Prabhas, Anupam Kher, Ajay Devgn, Farah Khan, Kajol and Shatrughan Sinha were among the stars who wished the veteran on social media. Yet the quietest post is the one fans are still talking about: a rare photograph posted by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan that put the family bond front and centre.
A rare photo, and an even simpler note
On Sunday, Aishwarya shared a previously unseen picture of Amitabh with his granddaughter Aaradhya. In the frame, Aaradhya hugs her grandfather as he poses in an oversized jacket and a beanie. The caption kept things warm and brief: “Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii. Love and God Bless. always.”
That glimpse of a private relationship is exactly why the post landed so strongly. The Bachchans are among the most watched families in Indian entertainment, but a candid moment like this one does not appear every day. It was not a long caption or a grand reveal — just a family memory, offered warmly, and that simple framing is likely why it connected so quickly.
The birthday ritual stays intact
As he does each year, Amitabh stepped outside his Jalsa residence to greet fans. Dressed in a red kurta and matching shawl, he waved to supporters gathered around a giant garland they had arranged for the occasion. It is a tradition his admirers count on, and he kept it alive once more.
The celebrations continued on Kaun Banega Crorepati, where his birthday week was marked in style. Abhishek Bachchan made an appearance, while Madhuri Dixit, Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan joined as guests. A warm hug between Amitabh and Abhishek gave fans another emotional highlight.
What’s next for both stars
- Amitabh Bachchan is busy with Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 and will be seen in Nag Ashwin’s sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, alongside Prabhas and Kamal Haasan. The first film collected over ₹1,000 crore worldwide.
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been away from the big screen for three years; her last release was Ponniyin Selvan II in 2023. She was recently seen at Paris Fashion Week, where her interaction with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley drew attention.
For fans, the birthday post is a reminder of how the Bachchans balance an intensely public career with moments they choose to share on their own terms. At 84, Amitabh still manages to be a family anchor, a fan favourite and one of Hindi cinema’s busiest stars all at once.
Source: Hindustan Times
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