Abhishek Bachchan tells Aishwarya Rai about his soulmate, his love story of memories
Days after his 19th wedding anniversary, Abhishek Bachchan opened up about his love story with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. He described her as his life partner and recalled how the couple fell in love.
Abhishek Bachchan recently opened up about his love story with his actor-wife Aishwarya Rai in an interview and called her his soulmate. The 50-year-old actor opened up about how their relationship evolved. They also hinted at plans for their 20th anniversary.
The couple, who celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary earlier this week, has been one of the most admired couples of Bollywood.
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talking to Deccan ChronicleAbhishek recalls first meeting Aishwarya on the sets in 2000 two and a half letters of love. At the time, their relationship was purely friendly, with no signs of future romance. It was not until 2006, during the filming of Umrao JaanThat they started looking at each other in a new light.
while working on Umrao JaanAbhishek felt a spark with the former Miss World. Their relationship deepened during the making of TeacherDirected by Mani Ratnam. He said that the director was special to both of them and called him his friend and godfather.
“Today, Aish is not only my daughter’s mother – and I take full credit for raising Aaradhya with the right values - but she is also my soulmate,” she told the portal.
was at the premiere of Teacher Abhishek proposed to Aishwarya in New York, which was an important moment in their relationship.
After their engagement, their families met for the Roka ceremony, following which they got married in April 2007. The ceremony was intimate, yet it captured the attention of fans around the world who were eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the star couple.
Reflecting on their journey
Reflecting on his marriage, Abhishek described their 19-year relationship as a dream and hinted at big plans for their upcoming 20th anniversary, although he kept the details under wraps.
He also shared a humorous tip for a successful marriage and joked that it is important to say ‘sorry’ to your wife three times every night.
Abhishek recently discussed his parenting approach in a podcast with Lilly Singh, emphasizing the importance of leading by example for Aaradhya. He admitted that both he and Aishwarya try to set the best example for their daughter.
The couple, known for their successful careers, continues to challenge traditional gender roles in their marriage. Abhishek highlighted that neither he nor Aishwarya believe in compromising their ambitions for the other, a value instilled in them from watching the dynamics of their parents.