Aishwarya Rai Bachchan paid a touching tribute to her late father, Krishnaraj Rai, on his birth anniversary. The actress took to her social media handle to share an emotional and deeply personal message,
along with a set of then-and-now photographs featuring Aaradhya Bachchan. The images offered fans a glimpse into the special bond Krishnaraj shared with his granddaughter, beautifully capturing three generations in a single frame.
Aishwarya’s Heartfelt Note
Alongside the touching images, Aishwarya penned an emotional note honouring her father’s everlasting presence in their lives. She wrote, “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."
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Unseen Photos of Aaradhya With Her Grandfather
The actor posted rare, previously unseen photos of a young Aaradhya lovingly clinging to her grandfather as he held her in his arms. One of the pictures shows the little one reaching out to plant a kiss on his cheek. Aishwarya also added recent photos from Aaradhya’s 14th birthday celebrations, where both mother and daughter are seen offering prayers in front of Krishnaraj Rai’s portrait, reflecting quiet moments of remembrance.
Aishwarya's Inspiring Speech at Baba’s Centenary Event
The tribute comes just a day after Aishwarya impressed audiences with her powerful speech at the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi. Praising the spiritual leader’s enduring teachings, she said his message continues to resonate across generations and urged people to recommit themselves to his path of service and compassion.While addressing the gathering, she said, “As we celebrate 100 years of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's blessed advent, may we all rededicate ourselves to his divine message - love all serve all. There is only one caste - the caste of humanity. There is only one religion - the religion of love. There is only one language - the language of the heart, and there is only one God, and he is omnipresent."