Jaya Bachchan once revealed if Aishwarya Rai was perfect choice for Bachchan family and ideal Mrs Abhishek Bachchan: 'She is such a big star herself but...'
Jaya Bachchan
's admiration for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is winning hearts all over again. A resurfaced clip from
Koffee With Karan
has brought back a touching moment where the veteran actress opened up about her daughter-in-law, calling her the perfect fit for the Bachchan family.
From praising Aishwarya's grace and humility to recalling her early welcome into the family, the video has sparked a wave of nostalgia and affection online.
Here's a look at the warm bond between Jaya, Aishwarya, and Abhishek through the years.
In the resurfaced Koffee With Karan interview, Jaya Bachchan spoke warmly about her daughter-in-law, Aishwarya, expressing deep affection and admiration. She described Aishwarya as a wonderful addition to the Bachchan family, appreciating her humility despite being a global star.
Jaya highlighted how effortlessly Aishwarya blended into the family, observing that she carries herself with grace and understands the dynamics of relationships within the household.
She also acknowledged that Aishwarya is the ideal partner for her son,
Abhishek Bachchan
.
In a 2015 interview with DNA, Abhishek opened up about the warm bond between his mother, Jaya Bachchan, and wife, Aishwarya. He shared how the two often team up and communicate in Bengali—a language Jaya is fluent in and Aishwarya picked up while working with late filmmaker
Rituparno Ghosh
on Chokher Bali.
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Their light-hearted camaraderie, especially when they join forces against him, reflected the ease and closeness in their relationship.
Months before Aishwarya and Abhishek's wedding, Jaya Bachchan expressed her joy and affection for her soon-to-be daughter-in-law. She described Aishwarya as someone with strong values, grace, and a radiant smile, warmly welcoming her into the family and expressing her love and excitement for the new chapter ahead.
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