The Bachchan family, a constant presence in headlines, boasts a collection of celebrated artists. Amitabh Bachchan, a cornerstone of Hindi cinema, has a family filled with talent. His son, Abhishek Bachchan, and daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, have achieved recognition through their acting. Aishwarya has proven herself as a global superstar. She is celebrated globally for her beauty, intelligence, and acting abilities. Amitabh Bachchan once shared his views on Aishwarya’s Hollywood career, which did not align with Abhishek’s perspective.
Aishwarya’s powerful acting has been recognized not only in Bollywood but also in Hollywood. Her Hollywood debut was Bride and Prejudice. The 2004 film was a rendition of Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice. Aishwarya’s Hollywood debut became a significant topic of conversation in Bollywood, even prompting Amitabh Bachchan to express his opinions.
In 2004, during Karan Johar’s show, Koffee with Karan, Aishwarya Rai was invited. He presented a montage showcasing artists’ reactions to Aishwarya working in Hollywood, a video that is still popular. When asked if Aishwarya would achieve success in Hollywood, Amitabh Bachchan said, “She will go a certain distance, but then there will be a limit.”
Abhishek Bachchan stated, “Yes, she is very talented, a fantastic professional, and a great person to work with.” At that time, Abhishek and Aishwarya were not yet married. Zayed Khan said, “I think she has a universal appeal.” Ekta Kapoor remarked, “I don’t know if she will, but I hope she does because my first project was with her, so I pray for her success.”
Shabana Azmi said, “I believe she possesses all the necessary qualities, but it is her decision whether to pursue that path or feel more secure staying here.” Sushmita Sen stated, “She is being presented as someone who is taking Bollywood to Hollywood, and for that reason, I hope it happens.”