When Abhishek Bachchan gave a witty reply to Oprah Winfrey

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan appeared together on The

Oprah Winfrey Show

in 2009, where Oprah explored their immense popularity and delved into aspects of Indian culture. One tradition that particularly intrigued her was the concept of joint families, especially how adult children often continue living with their parents. During the conversation, it was revealed that Abhishek and Aishwarya live with his parents, legendary actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
Abhishek's witty reply to Oprah’s question sparked laughter
During the candid chat, Oprah asked the couple, “You live with your parents? How does that work?” Aishwarya nudged Abhishek to respond, and he cheekily replied, “You live with your parents?” When Oprah admitted she didn't, Abhishek quipped back, “How does that work?”prompting laughter and applause from the audience.

Nimrat Kaur recalls Abhishek’s wit on Oprah
In an interview with GoodTimes Abhishek's 'Dasvi' costar, Nimrat Kaur shared her admiration for the actor's quick wit. She fondly recalled his cheeky response to Oprah Winfrey, saying it left a lasting impression. Abhishek, smiling, confirmed he remembered the moment.
He revealed, “It was a big deal for her. Later on, Aishwarya told me that when she had gone on Oprah, Oprah had asked her the same thing… Hum log desi log hain, yaar. Humari pratha hai. This is our culture. But then, I realised, in America, woh 18 saal pe bahar nikal dete hain. Hum log sab biwi bachche… I like that. That whole joint family thing is nice.”
Aishwarya and Abhishek's iconic responses
During their Oprah Winfrey Show interview, the host also asked Aishwarya and Abhishek why they don’t share on-screen kisses in their films. Abhishek explained that in Indian cinema, especially at that time, intimacy was often conveyed through song-and-dance sequences, which he found “more interesting.”
Aishwarya, in a similar vein, was once asked about living with her parents during her appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Her witty comeback from that interview has since become a popular moment online. “It is fine to live with your parents because it is also common in India that we don’t have to make appointments with our parents for dinner."
Journey of love, family, and films
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, who have appeared together in several successful films like 'Guru', 'Dhoom 2', 'Sarkar Raj', and others, tied the knot in 2007. The couple is also blessed with a daughter, Aaradhya, who was born in 2012 and is often seen accompanying her mother at various public events, capturing hearts with her adorable presence.