Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, known for her straightforward comments, once expressed admiration for her daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The Rajya Sabha member spoke fondly about how Aishwarya seamlessly became part of the Bachchan family, commending her grace, poise, and dignity.
When Jaya Bachchan talked about Aishwarya Rai
A video from an old episode of the popular chat show “Koffee With Karan” featuring Jaya's reflections on Aishwarya’s role in the family has recently resurfaced and gained attention on social media. In the clip, Jaya said, “She is lovely; I love her. She is such a big star herself, and she has fitted in so well.
She continued, "She is a strong lady and has a lot of dignity. When we’re all together, I’ve never seen her push herself forward. I like that quality—she stands behind quietly, listens, and takes it all in. She has fitted in so well. She is a strong lady and has a lot of dignity.”
The 76-year-old also shared Amitabh Bachchan’s fondness for Aishwarya, stating, “Amitji, the minute he sees her, it’s like he’s looking at Shweta coming home. His eyes light up. She fills the vacuum that Shweta left. We’ve never fully adjusted to Shweta being outside the family. She’s out, and she’s not a Bachchan—it’s tough.”
This video has resurfaced amid recent reports suggesting potential issues in Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan’s marriage. Fans noticed that no birthday wishes were shared for Aishwarya’s 51st birthday by the Bachchan family, including Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek, which fueled speculation.
Rumors of tension have been further intensified by reports linking Abhishek to his “Dasvi” co-star Nimrat Kaur, as well as alleged family dynamics involving Jaya and Shweta Bachchan. In July, Aishwarya attended Anant Ambani’s wedding with her daughter Aaradhya, while the rest of the Bachchan family arrived together, adding to the conjecture about marital strain between her and Abhishek.