Jaya Bachchan recently made headlines for her objection to being called ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ in the Rajya Sabha. In the midst of this, an old video of her daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has resurfaced online. In the video, Aishwarya is visibly surprised when a journalist refers to her as ‘Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’.
The clip starts with the journalist Anupama Chopra introducing Aishwarya, using the surname ‘Rai Bachchan’.
Aishwarya’s reaction is one of surprise, as she responds, “Ohoo…that title is…my god! Just regular Aishwarya, the way you have known me.” When asked if ‘Rai Bachchan’ is her official surname, Aishwarya clarifies, “Aishwarya Rai, as it has been professionally known, who got married to
Abhishek Bachchan
. So, obviously, Aishwarya Bachchan. Make what you want out of it.”
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, have faced separation rumors recently, and fans are curious about their
relationship status
. The couple hasn’t commented on these rumors. However, Aishwarya’s mother-in-law, Jaya Bachchan, has praised her, showing support and admiration.
In a past episode of Koffee With Karan, Jaya Bachchan spoke warmly about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. She shared, “Amitji, the minute he sees her (Aishwarya), it’s like he’s looking at Shweta coming home. His eyes light up. She’ll fill the vacuum that Shweta left. We have never been able to adjust that Shweta is not in the family, she is out and she is not a Bachchan. It’s tough.” Praising Aishwarya further, Jaya added, “She is lovely, I love her. She is such a big star herself and she has fitted in so well. She is a strong lady and she has a lot of dignity.”
Jaya Bachchan also noted that Aishwarya has never sought to stand out when the family is together. She described Aishwarya as someone who prefers to stay in the background and remain quiet. Jaya mentioned that Aishwarya listens attentively and absorbs everything. She praised Aishwarya for fitting seamlessly into their family and acknowledged that Aishwarya is aware of who their true friends are.
In an interview with Rediff, Jaya Bachchan talked about her relationship with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, saying they always address disagreements directly and honestly. She mentioned that Aishwarya doesn’t engage in behind-the-scenes politics and is straightforward about her opinions. She even said that the only difference is that she can be a little more dramatic and she has to be more respectful.
Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who are parents to their daughter Aaradhya, are both busy with their respective careers. Abhishek is working on the film ‘King’, which stars Shah Rukh Khan, while Aishwarya’s recent work includes her role in ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’.