“Stop behaving like Aaradhya!”: When Amitabh Bachchan’s reaction to Aishwarya Rai’s hug went viral

As Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his birthday today, fans are once again revisiting one of the most talked-about moments between him and his daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. It was during an award function years ago when Aishwarya, brimming with excitement after Amitabh won an award, couldn’t contain her joy. She ran up to him on stage, hugged him tightly, kissed him on the cheek, and proudly declared, “He’s the best!” A visibly amused yet composed Amitabh smiled through it, but also teased her, saying, “Stop behaving like Aaradhya.” The adorable exchange quickly went viral back then, showing a rare, candid glimpse of the Bachchan family’s warm bond behind their usually poised public image.

A Family of Stars and Shared Memories

Aishwarya Rai became part of the Bachchan family in 2007 after her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan. The two first shared screen space in Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke and Kuch Naa Kaho, but it was Guru that brought them closer. Their on-screen chemistry soon turned into a real-life love story, making them one of Bollywood’s most admired couples.

Interestingly, Aishwarya had earlier featured in the 'Kajra Re' song alongside Amitabh and Abhishek in Bunty Aur Babli, long before she became a Bachchan. Over the years, fans have seen how gracefully she’s balanced her personal and professional life, from red carpet appearances to parenting their daughter, Aaradhya.

Since a past few months, there had been chatter amongst the audiences about how things look shaken in the Bachchan family with divorce rumours between Aishwarya and Abhishek taking centre stage. However the duo refuted these rumours not through words, but with their strong presence together at events, red carpets and even family vacations together.

The Living Legend and His Legacy

As Big B turns a year older, his legacy continues to shine across generations. From his towering screen presence to his unmatched voice and discipline, Amitabh Bachchan remains the ultimate icon of Indian cinema. His performance as Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD earned him thunderous applause, and he’s now set to reprise the role in Kalki 2.