Aishwarya Rai Bachchan praised Abhishek Bachchan for his support and said, "He can stand by his woman on a public platform at every given opportunity and applaud her"

An old interview of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has resurfaced, shedding light on her admiration for her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, and her in-laws' support during a significant moment in her career. The interview, originally published in Verve magazine, emerged amidst ongoing speculations about her marriage with Abhishek.

In 2009, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri for her contributions to the entertainment industry.Reflecting on this milestone, she expressed deep gratitude towards her parents and acknowledged the warm reception from her in-laws. “Professionally, what was wonderful was being bestowed with the Padma Shri. People from the fraternity said you are the youngest from the industry to have received it so far. I owe it to my parents and I devote it to them. It was very special when my in-laws said we welcome the fifth Padma Shri into the family,” Aishwarya shared.

The Bachchan family boasts a remarkable legacy with the Padma Shri. Amitabh Bachchan's father, the esteemed Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, received the award in 1976. Amitabh Bachchan himself has been honored with the Padma Shri three times throughout his illustrious career, while Jaya Bachchan received the accolade in 1992. Aishwarya's achievement added to this distinguished lineage.
In the same interview, Aishwarya showered praises on her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, highlighting his unwavering support. “I am blessed with the best husband in the world because it reflects on his strength that he can stand by his woman on a public platform at every given opportunity and applaud her,” she said. This statement shows the strength of their relationship and Abhishek's commitment to supporting Aishwarya both personally and professionally. Aishwarya and Abhishek tied the knot in 2007 and welcomed Aaradhya in 2011.