One of the most renowned film families in Bollywood has been The Bachchans. Here’s a look back at the lavish “godbharai” event the family organised for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan!

Bollywood is filled with prestigious families which have a reputation for producing some of the most renowned actors for the Hindi film industry. The famous poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan built the cornerstone for the Bachchan family. As the age advances, excellent performers like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are lined up to enhance the family’s reputation.

The family’s grandeur may be seen in the opulent ways in which they commemorate major occasions, in addition to the love and harmony. As an instance, consider the elaborate godbharai ceremony the Bachchans organised for their then-expecting daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Aishwarya and Abhishek’s love story

Let’s explore the endearing romance between Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. On the sets of their debut movie together, Dhai Akshar Prem Ka, the duo got to know one another for the first time. However, they first only became close friends before making any further move. Following that, the couple reunited several times and appeared opposite one another in different movies. However, the foundation of their love story was established by the 2006 movie Umraao Jaan.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s lavish Godbharai Ceremony

Aishwarya and Abhishek left people surprised in 2011 by announcing that they were expecting their first child together. A grandiose godbharai ceremony was held for the soon-to-be mother to commemorate the couple’s wonderful news. In addition,couple’s thousands of admirers wished them well for their parenthood journey. This was also celebrated in two parts, with Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya’s mother-in-law, hosting the first and her mother, Brinda Rai, the second. Ash’s parents arrived at the site late on Saturday night and stayed to oversee everything until early Sunday morning.

 

Aishwarya’s Mangalorean traditional baike

Following her intimate celebration in the Bachchans’ Jalsa house, Aishwarya was treated to an opulent ceremony at a luxurious hotel, organised by her mother Brinda. For the occasion, strings of jasmine and clay diyas were used to illuminate the whole site. Her mother added bell-metal lights to the décor to maintain the South Indian theme. The media was strictly not allowed on the property since it was a private event that they had planned. For entertainment, traditional Carnatic music was also provided.

Aishwarya and Abhishek’s look for the ceremony

With such a lavish setting, the soon-to-be parents decided to dress in traditional attires. Aishwarya, who was pregnant at the time, looked stunning in a dual-toned Kanjeevaram silk saree with brilliant zari designs that was gold and olive in colour. She paired it with a similar three-quarter blouse. Gajra adorned hairstyle, beautiful cosmetics, substantial temple jewelry, and radiant smile enhanced her appearance. The father-to-be, Abhishek, on the other hand, looked dapper as he matched his wifey in an olive and gold-hued kurta combo.

When Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan Blessed The couple

We also saw the thrilled future grandparents Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan blessing the newlyweds, Abhishek and Aishwarya, with all their love and best wishes for their future together. The then soon-to-be grandparents was seen showering blessing in a fascinating picture from the godbharai ceremony. In addition, they had lavishly showered Aishwarya with presents and even held a formal aarti for the expectant mother. Later, Aishwarya’s parents, Brinda Rai and Krishnaraj Rai, also carried out the same rites.

Food arrangement at the venue

The generous host, Brinda Rai, made arrangements for a flawlessly exquisite choice of dishes for the occasion with such a regal décor and atmosphere. According to a source from 2011, meticulous arrangements had been made to include a variety of Mangalorean specialties, including some of the most well-known dishes like velli appam, Malabari parottas, Hyderabadi biryani, curd rice, fish, and prawn curries.

Guest List for Aishwarya’s Godbharai ceremony

The expecting mother and the yet-to-born child were blessed in a private ceremony that the family organised. Therefore, the invitations to the party were exclusively extended to close friends and family. Few acquaintances from the Bollywood industry were invited in addition to the Bachchans, including their daughter Shweta Bachchan and her family. A few of Abhishek’s friends, including as Kirron Kher, Sonali Bendre, and others, as well as renowned directors Ashutosh Gowariker, Mani Ratnam, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali were among them.

Aishwarya Rai faced pregnancy complications

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan welcomed their daughter, their first child, on November 16, 2011. Aaradhya Bachchan was the name given to the daughter by the devoted couple. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had a “late” pregnancy because she was 38 years old when she became pregnant with Aaradhya.

Even if there were certain difficulties, Aishwarya chose a normal birth at a period when women felt more at ease having C-sections. Even the painkillers were rejected by the actress. Aishwarya was heard saying: “For every phase. I have been in the front line of the army to take all the bullets and then it was a cakewalk for everybody else. I have done that in so many things. It was a good time.”

When Aishwarya was rumored to be pregnant again

While Aishwarya was travelling back to Mumbai after returning from an event, she was caught by the paps. Everyone noticed Aishwarya’s loose outfits at the airport, and some people wondered if she was pregnant again. She appears pregnant, said one of the users. Good news is on the way, looks pregnant. In the comments section, others lavished her with praise. “Evergreen,” one of the users wrote. Beautiful girl in the world, as said by another user.

Today, with the three of them working together, they create an ideal family!