Aishwarya Rai Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to her late father Krishnaraj Rai on his birth anniversary, sharing a series of emotional photos featuring herself, her father, and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. The pictures beautifully capture the close bond the family shared, with fans expressing love and support for the actress in the comments. Aaradhya, who turned 14 on November 16, also received warm birthday wishes from fans across the world.
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Aishwarya thanked everyone for their love for her daughter while remembering her father with deep affection. In the photos shared on Instagram, Aishwarya is seen standing with her eyes closed, offering prayers in front of her father’s framed photograph. Another touching image shows a young Aaradhya sitting in her grandfather’s lap and kissing him on the cheek, highlighting the special bond she had with him.
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Along with the pictures, Aishwarya wrote a loving message, “Happy Birthday Dearest Daddy-Ajja. Our angel, I will always love you. Thank you for the immense love and blessings you have given our Aaradhya on her 14th birthday.” Fans flooded the post with heartfelt reactions, and celebrities including Mahima Chaudhary also commented with love and support. Krishnaraj Rai passed away in 2017 after a prolonged illness. Since his passing, Aishwarya has made it a tradition to mark his birth anniversary by spending meaningful time with her family and supporting charitable causes.
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Back in 2017, the actress had visited an NGO on the same occasion and became emotional while remembering her father. She had shared that Smile Train declared November 20, her father’s birthday, as “Smile Day” in his honor. Speaking about her father’s values, Aishwarya had said, “My father worked with me at Smile Train. I always like to do something meaningful and effective for every personal occasion in my family. This is what my parents have always taught me.