Aishwarya gets candid about career, life at Red Sea Festival
What's the story
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently participated in a conversation at the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival. The event was moderated by Lebanese TV presenter Raya Abirached and also featured Hollywood stars like Adrien Brody, Dakota Johnson, and Jessica Alba. During her hour-long chat, Rai Bachchan spoke about her career, early aspirations, and how she views life.
Career path
Rai Bachchan's unexpected journey into showbiz
Rai Bachchan revealed that she never intended to become a star. "I thought I'd become a doctor. I was a student of science, and I went into studying architecture in my formative years." "Even today, my approach to life is very student-like. Life brought me into showbiz circumstantially." She added, "I did a couple of shoots for my professor who was suffering from cancer and it was from there that the world of showbiz opened up."
Career insights
Rai Bachchan's gratitude and learning approach in showbiz
The actor expressed her gratitude to the directors and fans who have supported her throughout her career. She also spoke about working with "my guru Mani Ratnam" on Iruvar, which was her debut film. She emphasized that she has always maintained a learning approach in all roles and career choices, crediting the teamwork behind every project.
Parenting perspective
Rai Bachchan's role as a mother and social media stance
Rai Bachchan spoke about her daughter Aradhya, who has been accompanying her on global stages for years. She shared a touching story of both of them walking the red carpet at Cannes together. However, she emphasized that Aradhya is not on social media and her own engagement with it is minimal. "It is important to shut out the noise," she added. Rai Bachchan was last seen in Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two in 2023.