Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was recently awarded Best Actress in a Leading Role (Critics) for her performance as Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan: II at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2023. Aishwarya's daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, was her constant companion throughout the night.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Winning Speech For Daughter Aaradhya Melts Hearts
Aaradhya, often seen supporting her mother at public events, did not miss this special occasion. She became Aishwarya's "plus one" at the event, being by her side as her mother received the prestigious honour. During her acceptance speech, Aishwarya expressed her gratitude to Aaradhya, saying, "And thank you, Aaradhya, for being here with me. Love you. You being here makes this extremely special for me. Thank you, SIIMA."
Another most heartwarming moment of the night occurred when Aaradhya rushed to hug her mother after the big win. A video of the emotional hug went viral, and social media was flooded with comments praising Aaradhya's enthusiasm and love for her mother.
Aaradhya was also spotted clicking photos of her mother’s winning moment, capturing the memory for her. Fans on social media couldn’t help but express their admiration for the mother-daughter duo’s bond.
Aaradhya Wins Hearts As She Touches Shiva Rajkumar's Feet
Another notable moment from the night involved Aishwarya’s interaction with popular South Indian actor Shiva Rajkumar. After her win, Aishwarya walked towards actor-producer Shiva Rajkumar, greeting him with folded hands and a handshake. She then introduced Aaradhya to him, and the moment quickly became a viral sensation.
Aaradhya greeted Shiva Rajkumar with folded hands and even touched his feet as a sign of respect, a gesture that earned praise from viewers. Shiva Rajkumar, in return, blessed Aaradhya and folded his hands in a gesture of appreciation. This touching moment was captured on video and shared widely on social media, where fans lauded Aaradhya for her manners and cultural values.