When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot on April 20, 2007, their union became a nationwide celebration. Given her global stardom and his legacy as part of the iconic Bachchan family, Aishwarya was often asked what it meant to be the so-called “Bachchan Bahu.”
Reflecting on it in an earlier interview, Aishwarya clarified that the phrase was largely media-driven. She remarked that “Bachchan bahu” was coined to sound more dramatic than it really is, emphasizing that her marriage was simply about two people in love who had their families’ blessings—not a statement about status or legacy.
She also shared that adopting the Bachchan surname was a personal and formal choice, but at heart, nothing had changed. “I am Aishwarya Rai, who got married to Abhishek Bachchan,” she said, adding that perceptions around marrying into a high-profile family are often amplified because of public visibility, not because of any real difference in family dynamics.
Marking nearly two decades of marriage, the couple recently celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on April 20, 2026. Aishwarya shared a heartfelt family photo with Abhishek and their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, which quickly went viral and drew warm wishes from celebrities like Kajol, Neena Gupta, Divya Dutta, and Darshan Kumaar.
On the work front, while fans await Aishwarya’s return to the big screen, Abhishek is gearing up for Raja Shivaji, directed by Riteish Deshmukh, which is scheduled to release on May 1, 2026.