New Delhi: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen on the red carpet of the IIFA Utsavam in Abu Dhabi on Friday, September 27, with her teenage daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. Aishwarya displayed the strong connection she has with her daughter, who has grown used to being seen with her on public occasions. Aishwarya was there to cheer the ‘Ponniyin Selvan-II’ film's squad.


Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan made a striking appearance on the IIFA green carpet, posing for the paparazzi. Aishwarya dazzled in a black overcoat adorned with golden embroidery, while Aaradhya looked chic in a white blazer. 


The mother-daughter pair are often seen supporting one another. During the recent event, a reporter asked about Aaradhya’s constant presence on Aishwarya's side. A reporter approached Aishwarya on the green carpet and asked, "Aaradhya is always with you." 


Interrupting the reporter, Aishwarya said with a confident, "Woah, she is my daughter. She is always with me.” 


The actress's strong reaction went viral online, and her admirers were quick to commend her for defending her daughter's presence.


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Aishwarya Rai Won Best Actress Title


At the IIFA Utsavam 2024, Aishwarya was presented with the Best Actress (Tamil) award for her performance in Mani Ratnam's ‘Ponniyin Selvan II’.


Aishwarya thanked Mani Ratnam and said, “I can't even speak about his evolution as a maker because I have always respected him. So from the beginning, I just say I am very grateful that I got to work with him for my first movie. I was so honoured that he asked me to be his Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan.”