Aishwarya Rai’s emotional tribute: Unseen photos of Aaradhya with her Late Grandfather Krishnaraj Rai melts hearts
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated the birthday of her late father, Krishnaraj Rai, with a heartfelt post that shows fans a unique insight into cherished family moments. The actress revealed unseen images of her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan alongside her grandfather, beautifully depicting the enduring connection that remains after his death. Aishwarya, who frequently expresses her profound love and admiration for her father, once more recalled him as the guiding influence in their lives.
Aishwarya reveals unseen family pictures
On Friday, the actress shared two heartfelt images on social media showcasing her father's connection with Aaradhya. An adorable photo captures young Aaradhya affectionately kissing her grandfather's cheek while Aishwarya stands next to them. The newer photograph shows Aishwarya and Aaradhya in white, praying in front of Krishnaraj Rai's portrait.
While sharing the images, Aishwarya penned a heartfelt note dedicated to her late father: "Happy Birthday dearest Daddy-Ajjaaa. Our Guardian Angel, love you eternally. Thanking you for ALL your infinite love and blessings as our Aaradhya turned 14."
Krishnaraj Rai, who died in 2017 following an extended illness, was an important figure in Aishwarya's life. Since his passing, the actor has continually celebrated his memory on both his birth and death anniversaries, reaffirming the significance he still holds within their family.
Aishwarya Rai's latest projects
Aishwarya's most recent appearance was in Mani Ratnam's grand historical action film Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2, which came out in 2023. The movie showcased a cast that included Vikram, Ravi Mohan, Karthi, Prakash Raj, Jayaram, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Rahman, and R. Parthiban. The movie garnered significant critical praise and achieved commercial success, earning 344.63 crore globally.
Her acting in the film won her the Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics) award at the South Indian International Movie Awards. Abhishek Bachchan praised her performance, describing it as her "best work till date." Fans are still on standby for the reveal of Aishwarya's upcoming project as she juggles family time alongside her work obligations.