Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated her 50th birthday at a special event dedicated to cancer patients. She was joined by her mother and daughter. As she cut her birthday cake on stage, three generations of women from her family created a heartwarming moment.
During the celebration, Aaradhya also took the opportunity to applaud her mother’s charity work with these words: ‘I think what she is doing is truly important and truly wonderful. It’s truly enriching and fulfilling. It’s helping the world, it’s helping everyone around us, helping people. And I just want to say that what you are doing is truly incredible.’
Aishwarya visibly swelled with pride as her 11-year-old daughter took a bow after her speech.
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However, what drew the attention of many was the absence of any member of the Bachchan family at this important milestone in Aishwarya Rai’s life. Neither Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, nor her husband Abhishek Bachchan were present.
While discussing this issue, many people talked about how successful women often find themselves feeling lonely, as their in-laws refuse to support them as they would their own daughter or son. In response, many women shared their personal experiences of lacking support from their in-laws.
The discussion began when a Reddit user posted, “I feel bad for Aishwarya Rai… She is undeniably one of the most stunning women. Her family now comprises only her daughter and her mother, both of whom were present at her 50th birthday celebration. However, her husband and her brother were absent, and even her own sister-in-law didn’t wish her well. Not a single member of the Bachchan family was in attendance, despite the fact that she was once the biggest superstar. I just hope she won’t end up alone.”
This thread initiated a discussion where many women came forward to speak about how many times in-laws are not at all supportive of successful daughters-in-law. Many even shared their personal stories that left us heartbroken.
While talking about their personal life experiences, one woman wrote, “I am no Aishwarya or even 1% of what she has achieved but I am a hard-working woman who is earning more than my husband. Still my in laws left no opportunity to insult me, belittle me and my family as I grew up poor in a small town in India. They wanted a good working, career focussed woman but at the same time they wanted a doormat(who would silently do what they ask for and fulfil all their demands like cooking, cleaning etc.). When I got married they fired the house maids as they got a new housemaid AKA me.
They always wanted me to be on my toes when their daughter used to come to her Mayka. Serve her and her kid. And finally when I gathered the courage to say No because it was taking a toll on my physical and mental health, they all cut me off. So I feel bad for Aishwarya. I feel like if she is treated like this and that too in high society then who am I. My husband is supportive though. Love him to bits”
Reacting to the same, one person wrote, “But sadly, it’s the reality of many women. People want educated wives, sometimes I think only so they represent the family and make the family look good. At the same time, they expect the daughter-in-law to wait upon them as if she is a maid. Even in that Simi aunty show, the so-called educated NRIs were like this. There was thos guy who wanted an educated wife, but wanted her to quit working after marriage.
He asked a CA and a dentist to quit their jobs if they wanted to marry him. There is nothing wrong with wanting a housewife but seeking a career woman only to have her quit working…. like why. Plus, even women who work are expected to do household chores and take care of children and family members without expecting any help from the family.”
Another person wrote, “Bachan family is the most regressive, misogynistic family masquerading as progressive by attending some podcasts and writing open letters to each other. I can never forget as a child watching the national humiliation of Ash being a manglik and the former miss world marrying a effing tree before marrying AB. I mean even as a teenager I thought wow wtf is this!”
Someone wrote, “Don’t feel too bad. It’s better to have 2 people who love you more than anything in the world with you than have 50 questionable relatives and friends. For that matter even a dog or two is preferable.”
Another person mentioned, “It is really good to be alone or surrounded with loved ones rather than her in-laws and husband.”
More than being about Aishwarya, this thread served as a poignant reminder of how many women often experience loneliness within their marriages. It highlighted the struggles they face when the families they make sacrifices for don’t fully embrace them as their own. What struck us the most was the sheer number of women who stepped forward to share their feelings about how their professional success often goes unappreciated by their in-laws.
Is it true that many in-laws still struggle to accept their daughter-in-law as they would their own daughter? Do they sometimes fail to acknowledge her accomplishments as their own? What do you think? Tell us in the comments below.