When Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot in 2007, they faced a flurry of unfounded rumours. Speculations included claims that Aishwarya brought bad luck to the

Bachchan family

and that she had married a tree. Amid the swirling gossip, Amitabh Bachchan addressed the misconceptions in an interview months later.
In June 2007, Amitabh expressed his frustration and disappointment over the rampant rumors surrounding Aishwarya and their marriage.

He condemned the insensitivity of the claims, which included allegations of her being a

manglik

and marrying a tree. He highlighted the ongoing predictions about her future and dismissed the notion that Aishwarya was unlucky for their family, asserting that fate would unfold as it should.

Big B criticised the media for its relentless speculation about Aishwarya and the impact of these rumors on her and her family. He pointed out that the constant gossip only exacerbated their situation, questioning whether anyone understood what Aishwarya and Abhishek were truly experiencing. He emphasized that marriage is not just about rituals or beliefs but is about the genuine connection between two people. For him, Aishwarya is his wife, and that commitment is what truly matters.

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai celebrated their wedding in a private ceremony at Amitabh’s residence, Jalsa, in Mumbai. The event featured strict security measures, with only a select group of guests invited to witness the intimate celebration.
Seventeen years after their wedding, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai have a teenage daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan. The family resides with the Bachchan clan in Mumbai.