Rewind to the moment Abhishek Bachchan talked about how he fell in love with his current wife, Aishwarya Rai. Rumors of their breakup have been circulating about the couple for some time.

When Abhishek Bachchan Realised His Love For Aishwarya Rai: 'Things Took a Serious Turn...'

Following her victory in the Miss World 1994 contest, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan went on to become one of India’s most well-liked and significant stars. She collaborated on several movies over her long cinematic career with her husband, Abhishek Bachchan. The duo formally know one another as co-actors. They had their first official meeting in 1999 while doing a picture session for the 2000 movie Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke. However, they were very near to beginning filming for movies like Dhoom 2, Guru, and Umrao Jaan, one after the other in 2006.

 

Abhishek Bachchan spoke nostalgically about their early exchanges in a 2018 interview with India Today, highlighting how they became close friends while working on Kuch Na Kaho. Their bond became stronger while they worked together on several other films, creating the foundation for what would later become a romantic connection.

Their relationship took a drastic turn in 2006 while Umrao Jaan was being filmed. Abhishek Bachchan revealed that he realized his affection for Aishwarya went beyond friendship during this production. He said that things took a severe turn in this era, which he considered to be an important occasion. This was the location of his proposal, which signalled the start of a new chapter in their relationship. He said, “Things took a serious turn during Umrao Jaan. After that, I proposed to her and then we got married, and now we have a beautiful daughter, Aaradhya. Aishwarya is dedicated to whatever she does, be it acting or as a mother.”

 

Aishwarya Rai – Abhishek Bachchan Wedding

Did you know Abhishek proposed to Aishwarya in New York following a brief courtship? The duo married in line with customs at the Bachchan residence in Juhu, Mumbai. Abhishek and Aishwarya celebrated their union with an opulent wedding on April 20, 2007. The media covered their special day extensively.

Aishwarya Rai wore a gorgeous Kanjeevaram saree, while Abhishek wore a traditional white sherwani, reflecting the combination of Mangalorean traditions during the wedding. They welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya in 2011.