Aishwarya Rai opens up on her divorce with Abhisekh bachchan & Shweta Bachchan’s Gift for her Vabi

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has recently opened up about her past divorce with Abhishek Bachchan in a candid interview, offering her perspective on the end of their marriage and the personal journey she’s been through. The former couple, who were once one of Bollywood’s most beloved pairs, shocked fans when they announced their separation years ago. Aishwarya’s new comments shed light on the emotional complexities of her life during and after the divorce.

In the interview, Aishwarya spoke with grace and poise about the end of her marriage, reflecting on the difficult decision and the challenges she faced as a public figure. While she refrained from delving into the intimate details of their split, Aishwarya emphasized the importance of personal growth and understanding. “Life moves forward, and sometimes you have to let go to heal,” she shared, highlighting how important it is to focus on self-care and the well-being of her daughter, Aaradhya, following the breakup.

Aishwarya and Abhishek, who married in 2007, separated after several years of marriage, and since then, both have maintained a cordial relationship as co-parents. Despite the breakup, Aishwarya made it clear that there is mutual respect and a deep bond when it comes to their daughter and their respective families.

In a heartwarming twist to the interview, Aishwarya also shared a special moment about her relationship with her sister-in-law, Shweta Bachchan Nanda. Aishwarya revealed that Shweta, who has always been a supportive figure in her life, recently gifted her something incredibly thoughtful. “Shweta’s gesture was truly heartwarming. She gave me a meaningful gift that holds sentimental value—one that reminds me of family and love,” Aishwarya said, speaking fondly of Shweta’s kindness. The details of the gift remain private, but Aishwarya expressed immense gratitude for the bond they share.

Shweta Bachchan Nanda, who has always been a strong presence in the Bachchan family, has often been seen as a source of strength for Aishwarya. Despite the challenges that the Bachchan family has faced over the years, Shweta and Aishwarya’s sisterly relationship remains a source of warmth and mutual respect.

In closing, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reflected on the lessons learned from her marriage, her divorce, and the importance of family support. “Every experience in life teaches us something, and I’ve always found strength in my family,” she said, emphasizing the love and gratitude she has for her daughter, her parents, and her in-laws.

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor shared personal memories and professional insights about his grandfather, pioneering Indian filmmaker Raj Kapoor, during a discussion with director Rahul Rawail at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where Kapoor’s centenary is being celebrated.

“My memories of him are very personal,” said Kapoor, recalling his grandfather who passed away when he was six. “He used to take us to his room, and he used to hide these caramel toffees in his fridge. He used to make us stand in a line – all the cousins, Kareena, Karishma, my sister, myself – and ask us to do ‘Salaam’ and to sing ‘Awaara Hoon’ [from “Awaara,” 1951].”

Discussing Raj Kapoor’s filmmaking, the younger Kapoor noted his grandfather’s ability to tackle varied social themes throughout his career. “If you see ‘Awaara,’ it was based on casteism. ‘Shree 420′ [1955] spoke about greed and the underprivileged. In his latter films, he made strong films with Indian moral values.”

Kapoor highlighted his grandfather’s creative resilience, particularly after the commercial failure of “Mera Naam Joker” (1970). “He lost so much money. His house was mortgaged. But he had the courage to make a film with newcomers [“Bobby,” 1973]. A 50-year-old man making a film for the youth means he really kept with the times.”

The conversation revealed plans for a restoration project of Raj Kapoor’s films. “With NFDC [National Film Development Corporation of India], NFAI [National Film Archive of India], my uncle Kunal Kapoor and the Film Heritage Foundation, we have restored 10 films so far,” said Kapoor, announcing a nationwide film festival scheduled for Dec. 13-15 to showcase the restored works.

Kapoor, whose own acting credits include “Animal,” “Barfi” and “Wake Up Sid,” expressed interest in directing eventually, though he noted the challenge of following in his grandfather’s footsteps. “My grandfather directed, acted, produced, wrote, edited a film at the age of 24. I’m 42 today, and I still don’t have the courage to direct a film. I produced a movie called ‘Jagga Jasoos,’ which, again, didn’t work at the box office, but, it’s something which definitely I have a burning ambition. I’m waiting for a story to come because a director should make a movie only if he has a story to tell, not just for the sake of making a movie.