At the SIIMA 2024 awards held in Dubai, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won the Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics) award for her portrayal of Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023). The award was particularly special for Aishwarya, who expressed deep gratitude during her heartfelt acceptance speech, recognizing the film’s significance and her collaboration with director Mani Ratnam, whom she referred to as her “guru.”
Aishwarya attended the awards with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, who was seen proudly capturing her mother’s winning moment on her phone. Their close bond was on display as the mother-daughter duo walked the red carpet at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and sat together in the front row during the event. Videos and photos of their interactions with co-star Chiyaan Vikram, who also played a pivotal role in *Ponniyin Selvan*, surfaced on social media. Vikram greeted Aishwarya warmly and shared a special moment with Aaradhya, holding her hands as they met.
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. Aishwarya’s win celebrated not only her performance but the film’s widespread success and its lasting impact on audiences.
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