Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan’s personal lives have been in the spotlight recently, and now Aishwarya’s sister-in-law,
Shrima Rai
, has found herself caught in an unexpected social media controversy.
It all started when social media users discovered an old Instagram post from
Shrima
featuring her family, including her husband
Aditya Rai
, their children, and Aditya’s mother,
Vrinda Rai
(Aishwarya’s mother). Many were surprised to learn that Shrima is Aishwarya’s sister-in-law. One commenter wrote, “I never knew you were Aishwarya’s sister-in-law until your recent pictures.” Shrima replied, “Good, I want you to see me for me.”
This interaction was taken out of context on Reddit, sparking rumours that Shrima doesn’t get along with Aishwarya because she rarely shares posts about the Bollywood star or her daughter Aaradhya.
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Addressing the controversy, Shrima shared screenshots of a direct message from the original commenter, who apologized for the misunderstanding. The user wrote, “I’m extremely sorry, Shrima, if I have hurt you in any way. My comment was just a sudden reaction on knowing that you guys are related. But media has really added up so much masala, and my comment has been shown in the wrong way. Why would I accuse anyone of anything? It’s your life, and it’s completely up to you what to post and what not to. Many respects their privacy and keeps personal life in private. I respect and adore you a lot. You have your own identity, and I respect that. Best wishes for you always.” Shrima responded graciously, saying, “It’s not your fault.”
Shrima also issued a detailed statement to clear the air. She explained her professional journey, saying, “Before becoming a blogger, I worked in wealth management for years. I’ve also been Mrs. India Globe 2009. I have never used anyone’s name to build my career. As a woman, I take pride in my independent achievements and won’t allow anyone to undermine that.”
Shrima Rai, a beauty influencer with over 1 lakh Instagram followers, was crowned Mrs. India Globe in 2009. A former banker, she frequently shares lifestyle and beauty content online. She is married to Aishwarya’s brother Aditya Rai.