Aish was shocked being introduced as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan recently made headlines after objecting to being referred to as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ in the Rajya Sabha. Interestingly, her daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, once expressed surprise at being addressed as 'Aishwarya

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In an older interview, when a journalist introduced her with the Bachchan surname, Aishwarya reacted with a bit of surprise, saying, “Ohoo…that title is…my god! Just regular Aishwarya, the way you have known me.” When questioned if Rai Bachchan was officially her surname, she clarified, “Aishwarya Rai as it has been professionally known, who got married to Abhishek Bachchan. So, obviously, Aishwarya Bachchan. Make what you want to make out of it.”

The love story of Abhishek and Aishwarya remains a favorite in Bollywood. After first meeting in the 1990s, they reunited in 2006 while working on Umrao Jaan, Dhoom 2, and Guru. While filming Guru, Abhishek found himself deeply drawn to Aishwarya’s grace, beauty, and calm demeanor. Their chemistry was palpable on-screen, and off-screen, a quiet romance began to bloom. It was during the Toronto premiere of Guru that Abhishek proposed to Aishwarya on a hotel balcony, holding a fake ring he had used during the shoot. She accepted, and their relationship quickly became the talk of Bollywood.

The two wed in a grand, traditional ceremony in April 2007 at the Bachchan residence, with close family and friends in attendance. Over the years, they have become one of Bollywood’s power couples, balancing their careers while supporting each other in all aspects of life. In 2011, they welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya, adding to their beautiful family.