Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, captured hearts with her respectful gesture towards Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar at the recently concluded SIIMA 2024 ceremony in Dubai. Accompanying her mother, Aaradhya met Shiva, brother of the late Puneeth Rajkumar, and touched his feet to seek blessings, showcasing her well-mannered upbringing.
In the viral video, shared by paparazzo Manav Manglani on Instagram, Shiva Rajkumar greeted Aishwarya and Chiyaan Vikram, who were seated together. After congratulating Aishwarya on winning the Best Actress (Critics) award for *Ponniyin Selvan*, she introduced Aaradhya to him. Aaradhya greeted him with folded hands, smiled warmly, and fell at his feet, a gesture that was praised across social media.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s winning speech at SIIMA 2024
Fans applauded Aaradhya’s behavior, crediting her upbringing and the Bachchan family’s values. Comments like “What an upbringing” and “Yeh sanskaar Bachchan family se hi miley hai” highlighted the appreciation for her respect towards elders.
The ceremony also saw Aaradhya and Aishwarya catching up with Tamil actor Chiyaan Vikram, who won Best Actor for Ponniyin Selvan. The mother-daughter duo was seen walking the red carpet together, where they posed for photos, and Aishwarya affectionately kissed Aaradhya on the cheek.
In her acceptance speech, Aishwarya expressed how much the award meant to her, not just for her performance as Nandini, but for honoring the efforts of the entire team behind Ponniyin Selvan. She said, “Thank you so very much SIIMA for honouring me with this award. It means the world to me because this was a movie so close to my heart, Ponniyin Selvan, directed by my guru Mani Ratnam. And honouring my work for the best actress as Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan is actually celebrating the work of the entire team.”
In Ponniyin Selvan 2, Aishwarya played dual roles as Nandini and Mandakini Devi. The two-part epic film, based on the renowned Tamil novel by Kalki Krishnamoorthy, boasted a star-studded cast including Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Vikram, and more.
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