When Aishwarya Rai spoke about choosing to live with her parents as successful woman

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Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Aishwarya Rai once spoke about her choice of living with her parents despite being an extremely successful woman, a concept which is alien to American culture.

An old clip from one of the actress’ old international interactions has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows her defending her choice while also being curious about the American cultural practice of kids moving out of their parents’ house at a young age.

She said, “I wouldn't understand why, but that's probably because that's the way of life there. Would that generally be so? Would that be like everybody has to or does move out? Is there like a social rule?”.

When she was told that a 30-year-old woman in America who has her own career and is making good money will not be living at home, she said, “By virtue of my job, I'm traveling out. You get to spend very little time with your family. We hardly get to meet each other, except in the one odd day we really get to spend time, have dinner together. And that's rare, and we cherish it”.

When she was asked, “Do you consider yourself an independent woman?”, she said, “Yes, yes. And I don't see any reason why moving away from your family is a statement of independence”.

Aishwarya Rai is one of India’s most celebrated actresses and global beauty icons. She rose to international prominence after winning the Miss World title in 1994. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Iruvar and went on to establish herself. Her performances earned critical acclaim, while her appearances at the Cannes Film Festival strengthened her international profile.

She is married to actor Abhishek Bachchan, she has remained a prominent figure in Indian cinema and fashion, admired for her elegance, screen presence and enduring global appeal. When Aishwarya Rai spoke about choosing to live with her parents as successful woman | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Big B: Without music, life is dull, uninteresting, and tasteless

Actor Amitabh Bachchan. (File Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, September 22 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan spoke about his connection with music, saying life without it is “dull, uninteresting, and tasteless.”

Big B took to his blog and spoke about his deep connection with music and added that “the thread of music becomes connected to the soul, time becomes innocent.”

“Jab sangeet ki dor aatma se jud jaati hai, toh samay naadaan ho jaata hai... Aise hi hua, aur abhi tak us dor ko pakde hue hain. Sangeet bina jeevan neeras, aruchikar, bina swaad ke... Aur jo karna chahiye tha, uska samay nikal gaya hai. Irsha hoti hai un logon se, jinhone sangeet ke ras ko ghol-ghol kar piya hai, piroya hai apne jeevan mein…”

(When the thread of music becomes connected to the soul, time becomes innocent... That is exactly what happened, and I am still holding on to that thread. Without music, life is dull, uninteresting and tasteless... And the time to do what one should have done has passed. I feel envious of those who have savoured the essence of music, who have woven it into their lives…)

He added: “Bas ab toh keval unki apaar prashansa karne yogya hone ka daawa karne ki koshish karte hain.Maane ya na maane, jeevan ka pratyek kshan sangeet ras se bhara hua hota hai...Woh pyaala yadi mil jaaye, toh use kabhi na chhodun!!”

(Now, all I can do is try to be worthy of claiming that I deeply admire them. Believe it or not, every moment of life is filled with the essence of music… If I ever get that cup, I will never let it go!!)

“Pranaam! Nidra! Aur sangeet bhari raatri ka aagaman.”

(Pranaam! Sleep! And the arrival of a music-filled night.)On the work front, the cinema icon is currently seen in “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” which is the official Hindi version of the original British format Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Big B: Without music, life is dull, uninteresting, and tasteless | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan heads to Cannes with daughter Aaradhya

Anantapur: Actress Aishwarya Rai addresses the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been away from the silver screen for quite some time, was seen jetting off to the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

The actress was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan as the two twinned in black. The mother-daughter duo posed for the paparazzi before they walked to the departure section of the Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Aishwarya Rai is a regular at Cannes, and is known for her iconic looks at the red carpet of the film festival. Over the years, the actress has built a solid rapport at the fest, and draws huge reaction from the international media.

Earlier, the actress celebrated 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek by dropping perfect family pics on social media. The photographs posted by Aishwarya showed her posing for some happy clicks with hubby Abhishek and their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

While in the first snap, the three of them are posing next to a lovely bouquet, the second had them simply flaunting their beautiful smiles.The duo reportedly first met back in 1999 for the photo shoot of their first project together, ‘Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke’.

Their friendship slowly and steadily transformed into love. After being in a relationship for some time, Aishwarya and Abhishek finally tied the knot on April 20, 2007.

On 16 November 2011, the couple stepped into the next chapter of their lives as they welcomed their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

Prior to this, Aishwarya and Abhishek recently made headlines as they made a rare appearance together at Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar's wedding on March 5.While Aishwarya looked as beautiful as ever in a blue and silver anarkali suit, Abhishek opted for a black sherwani. The couple was seen smiling and posing for the cameras before entering the venue. Abhishek and Aishwarya attended the event with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan heads to Cannes with daughter Aaradhya | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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