MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai recently celebrated her nephew Shivansh Rai’s birthday surrounded by close family members, including her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan and other members of the Rai family.
Aishwarya’s sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, shared glimpses of the family gathering on Instagram, capturing moments of the celebration.
Family Gathering and Social Media Buzz
The photographs featured Aishwarya alongside her brother Aditya Rai, sister-in-law Shrima, mother Vrinda Rai, and daughter Aaradhya as young Shivansh cut his birthday cake.
While the family celebration delighted fans, many social media users quickly noted Aaradhya’s height. At 14 years old, Aaradhya appeared taller than her mother in the pictures, sparking widespread online discussion about her rapid growth.
Addressing Past Family Rumors
The post also reignited online speculation regarding alleged friction between Aishwarya Rai and Shrima Rai. In November 2024, Shrima made headlines after sharing a picture of birthday flowers sent by Shweta Bachchan Nanda and her husband, Nikhil Nanda.
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That post had previously invited online trolling and speculation regarding tensions between Aishwarya and the broader Bachchan family. Shrima later issued a clarification on Instagram, explaining that sending flowers was a standard birthday gesture and that she merely thanked everyone who wished her, dismissing claims that she was using Aishwarya’s name for attention.
Professional Updates
On the work front, Aishwarya Rai was last seen on the big screen in the 2023 epic historical drama Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two. More recently, she made headlines in 2026 by walking the ramp at the L’Oreal Paris Fashion Week, representing the global beauty brand on the international stage.
