Abhishek Bachchan Recalls FIRST Meet With Aishwarya Rai, Calls Her An 'Amazing And Selfless' Mother

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are one of the most beloved power couples in Bollywood, renowned for their genuine connection and mutual respect. The duo got married in 2007, and despite all the rumours that have surfaced over the years, their connection remains strong. Abhishek proved just that in a recent interview when he fondly remembered the first time he met his now-wife, Aishwarya, back in the 1990s. He also praised the former Miss World for doing the heavy lifting in raising their daughter, Aaradhya.

Abhishek Bachchan remembers the first time he met Aishwarya Rai in Person

In a heartfelt conversation with Nayandeep Rakshit, Abhishek Bachchan reflected on his family bond, particularly with wife Aishwarya and daughter Aaradhya. He fondly recalled first seeing Aishwarya in the late ’90s during a location recce in Switzerland for Amitabh’s Mrityudata, where he visited Bobby Deol, who was then shooting Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya with the stunning newcomer, Aishwarya Rai. He recalled:

“I was on a recce for my father's film Mrityudaata with Mr. Mehul Kumar and our head of production, Shagun Vag, in Switzerland. My mother had sent me there because I’d grown up in Switzerland and studied in boarding school, so they felt I’d be familiar with the locales. Around the same time, I was very close to Bobby Deol, who was shooting Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya.”

Abhishek first saw Aishwarya on set while she was filming a scene with Bobby Deol. That same evening, they officially met over dinner at Bobby’s hotel. Abhishek recalled with a laugh how Aishwarya couldn’t understand much of what he said at the time due to his strong British accent. In his words:

“We happened to walk onto a set where Bobby was shooting a scene with Aishwarya. I think it was at the Zanin train station, right next to Shtar. That was the first time I saw her in person... That evening, Bobby invited me to their hotel for dinner, and that’s where we actually met for the first time… Aishwarya tells me she couldn’t understand a word I said because of my British boarding school accent”

Abhishek Bachchan credits Aishwarya Rai for the upbringing of their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai tied the knot in a grand ceremony in 2007 and welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya, in 2011. Now 13, Aaradhya often accompanies her iconic mother to red carpet events and public appearances, charming fans with her poise and grace. Despite growing up in the limelight, she remains grounded and respectful, thanks to her valuable upbringing. 

Speaking to Nayandeep Rakshit, Abhishek praised Aishwarya for her unwavering dedication to parenting, calling her ‘amazing and selfless,’ and expressed immense pride in their daughter, who continues to be the heart of the Bachchan family. He said:

“I have to give the credit for that entirely to her mother. I get to go out and make my movies, and Aishwarya does the heavy lifting with Aaradhya. She’s amazing. And selfless… She’s been brought up to be a very conscientious girl. That’s a testament to her as an individual. She’s turning out to be a wonderful little lady. She’s the pride and joy of the family. We’re blessed.”

On the work front, Abhishek Bachchan is busy promoting his latest film, Kaalidhar Laapata, released on Zee5 on July 4, 2025.

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