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“I Became Mama”, Salman Khan’s Reaction to Aaradhya’s Birth Revealed on Sunita Ahuja’s Podcast

By Gunjan Chaudhary

February 23, 2026

The love story of Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has long remained one of Bollywood’s most talked-about chapters. From their whirlwind romance on the sets of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to their highly publicized breakup, their relationship continues to spark curiosity even years later. While both stars moved on in their personal and professional lives, stories connected to their past often resurface. Recently, a fresh revelation emerged on a podcast hosted by Sunita Ahuja, wife of actor Govinda.

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Salman Khan’s Reaction On Aaradhya’s Birth

Journalist Heena Kumawat opened up about Salman Khan’s reaction when Aishwarya gave birth to her daughter, Aaradhya. According to Heena Kumawat, around the time Aaradhya Bachchan was born, Salman Khan was busy attending media interactions as a brand ambassador for a mobile company. The media reportedly tried to get his reaction to the birth of Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan’s child.

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Heena revealed that she was asked to pose the question to Salman but chose not to. She explained that since Aishwarya was married and Salman had no personal connection to the situation anymore, she felt it was inappropriate to bring it up. As a woman, she believed it wasn’t right to ask such a sensitive question. However, during the same period, Salman’s brother Sohail Khan had also welcomed a son. When asked how it felt to become an uncle, Salman reportedly responded with humor, saying not just an uncle but also a mama and added that his only wish was for the child to have 11 children.

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The lighthearted comment stood in contrast to the media’s attempt to draw him into discussions about Aishwarya’s personal life. In an earlier interview with journalist Nayandeep Rakshit, Abhishek Bachchan openly praised Aishwarya for her dedication as a mother. He credited her for managing their daughter and home so that he could focus on his film commitments.

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Abhishek acknowledged that Aishwarya takes complete responsibility for raising Aaradhya, allowing him the freedom to work and travel for shoots. Meanwhile, in a conversation with one of the media houses, Aishwarya was described as a wonderful mother, a title many fans agree she truly embodies. Even decades after their breakup, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s past continues to generate headlines. While both have chosen not to speak publicly about each other for years, occasional revelations from industry insiders keep the public intrigued.