Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked two heartfelt occasions on her Instagram—a belated birthday post for her daughter Aaradhya and a tribute to her late father, Krishnaraj Rai, on his birth anniversary. Aaradhya, who turned 13 on November 16, celebrated her milestone with warmth and joy, as Aishwarya shared a touching note accompanied by cherished photos.
Aishwarya Rai shares pictures from Aaradhya's birthday celebration
The birthday photo series highlighted memorable moments. One picture showed Aaradhya bowing respectfully before a portrait of her late grandfather, Krishnaraj Rai. Another featured Aishwarya and Aaradhya posing with Brindya Rai, radiating familial love.
A nostalgic throwback image of Aishwarya cradling a newborn Aaradhya melted fans' hearts. The final photo offered a glimpse into Aaradhya’s sparkling birthday celebration in Mumbai.
In her caption, Aishwarya wrote: 🥰💖HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 THE ETERNAL LOVE OF MY LIFE dearest Daddy-Ajjaa and my darling Aaradhya❤️MY HEART… MY SOUL… FOREVER AND BEYOND🌟❤️🧿"
Check out Aishwarya's post here:
The post coincided with her father’s birth anniversary. Aishwarya has consistently honored her late father, who passed away in 2017 after a battle with cancer.
Fans question Abhishek Bachchan's absence
However, fans couldn’t help but notice Abhishek Bachchan’s absence from both celebrations. Social media users speculated about his whereabouts, with comments like, “Where is Abhishek sir?" and “No Amitabh Bachchan family or junior AB in pics!!!"
Amid ongoing rumors about a possible strain in their marriage, neither Aishwarya nor Abhishek has addressed the matter.
Aishwarya Rai's work front
On the professional front, Aishwarya was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s period drama Ponniyin Selvan: 1. The film, based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s historical epic, received widespread acclaim, with Aishwarya earning accolades for her compelling dual roles.