On Wednesday, November 19, Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan graced the birth centenary celebrations of spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. The event was a star-studded affair, with dignitaries like former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Union Ministers Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and G. Kishan Reddy, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.
At the gathering, Aishwarya delivered a heartfelt and stirring speech, invoking the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba. She emphasized the unity of humanity, declaring, “There is only one caste, the caste of humanity. There is only one religion, the religion of love. There is only one language, the language of the heart, and there is only one God, and he is omnipresent.”
Following her address, a touching moment unfolded between her and Prime Minister Modi. In a traditional gesture of respect, Aishwarya touched his feet and received his blessing. The PM responded tenderly, placing his hand on her head and then folding his hands in a warm reciprocation. This gesture was widely shared and captured by media, including the Press Trust of India.
For the occasion, Aishwarya chose a radiant yellow ethnic ensemble, styled modestly yet elegantly. Her hair was worn loose, framing her face softly. She accessorized with bold, chunky earrings and a thoughtfully detailed makeup look, which lent her the grace of a princess.
VIDEO | Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh: Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan touches feet of PM Modi during the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
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On the personal front, Aishwarya and her husband Abhishek Bachchan have been together since they tied the knot in April 2007. Their love story began as early as 1999 during a photoshoot for Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, and deepened while filming Umrao Jaan in 2006. The couple are parents to a daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, born on November 16, 2011.
Recently, Aishwarya made headlines amid rumours about her marriage, but she and Abhishek have kept a dignified silence. In contrast, Abhishek’s gratitude was on full display when he accepted his first Filmfare Award for I Want To Talk. He dedicated his win to Aishwarya and Aaradhya, acknowledging their unwavering support: “I hope that by winning this award… they see that their sacrifices have been one of the main reasons I stand here today.”
Professionally, Aishwarya was most recently seen in Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: Part II, released in 2023. As of now, she has not announced her next film project, leaving fans eagerly awaiting her return to the screen.
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