Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, along with her daughter Aaradhya, sought Lord Ganesha’s blessings in Mumbai, but netizens criticised them for keeping their hair open while visiting the pandal.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is known for her spiritual side and deep-rooted beliefs. The actress, who embraces tradition, never misses an opportunity to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings during Mumbai’s vibrant Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. In 2025, it was no different. On August 31, Aishwarya, accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya, visited the GSB Ganpati Pandal. Videos of the mother-daughter duo at the pandal quickly went viral. However, some netizens were left unimpressed, criticizing their hairstyles.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns fans as she arrives with Aaradhya at the GSB Ganpati Pandal
Videos of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya visiting the GSB Ganpati Pandal have been going viral. Escorted by tight security, the mother-daughter duo made their way through a sea of devotees to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings. They paused briefly for the media and fans, offering warm smiles and a few pictures along the way. Aishwarya, looking graceful in a white salwar kameez with her hair left open, greeted everyone with folded hands and her signature sweet smile.
Aishwarya paired a small bindi with red lipstick and soft pink eyeshadow, while Aaradhya opted for a mustard yellow kurti set. However, netizens were left unimpressed by their hairstyles, expressing that they had expected both Aishwarya and Aaradhya to tie their hair while visiting the pandal.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Face Online Backlash Over Pandal Hairstyles
Every year, Aishwarya visits the GSB Ganpati pandal with her daughter, Aaradhya, as part of their cherished ritual. This time, the mother-daughter duo sported matching open-hair looks, and one displeased user, after watching the video, commented, “Kam se kam baal to band lo mandir me.” Another user shared, “Ladki ke toh baal bandhte apne jesa hi banaya…yeh konsi hair style hai alltime… Ganapati Bappa Morya.” There were others who spoke about Aishwarya’s financial power, while some praised Aaradhya’s beauty.
Several videos have surfaced featuring Aishwarya and Aaradhya folding their hands in reverence before Lord Ganesha. Even amidst the bustling crowd, the duo carried themselves with grace and humility. The mother-daughter pair captivated attention, not only with their elegant festive attire but also with their poised presence. Admirers couldn’t stop showering them with love, celebrating their heartfelt participation in the pandal together.
When Aishwarya Rai Opened Up About Self-Worth
Aishwarya recently appeared in L’Oréal Paris’ latest advertisement, where she addressed how social media has become a measure of self-worth. She pointed out that many people evaluate themselves based on the likes, comments, and posts they share online. Challenging this culture of external validation, she expressed:
“I’m worth it, but what really decides that? The kind of pictures posted? The number of likes? Or is it the comments on social media? We have given such power to these things. The power to own our worth.” Watch the video here
On the professional front, the actress most recently appeared in Mani Ratnam’s monumental historical epic, Ponniyin Selvan: I and II, which turned out to be a massive box-office success. The first part premiered in September 2022, followed by the second installment in April 2023.