Rare family photo from Aishwarya Rai's Raksha Bandhan celebration emerges
A photograph from actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Raksha Bandhan celebration with her family has surfaced on social media, offering a rare look at the Rai family together. The image was shared on Instagram by Aishwarya's sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, as reported by ANI and India Today.
The picture shows Aishwarya posing with her brother Aditya Rai, while also featuring her mother Vrinda Rai and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. According to India Today, the photograph includes Aaradhya with her cousins Vihaan Rai and Shivansh Rai. Shrima Rai joined the celebration along with Aditya and their sons, the report added.
In the photograph, Aishwarya is seen in a white ethnic suit, with her hair open and sunglasses resting on her head. Aditya is dressed in an off-white collared T-shirt paired with blue checked trousers, as described in both reports. Aaradhya is seen standing next to her grandmother Vrinda Rai.
ANI reported that Shrima Rai shared the post on Monday. Aishwarya and her family generally keep their personal celebrations private, and photographs from such occasions are rare, according to India Today.
Work front
On the professional side, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was last seen in director Mani Ratnam's "Ponniyin Selvan II" in 2023, in which she played a double role, as reported by India Today. The film also featured Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan and Prabhu in lead roles. India Today noted that Aishwarya has not announced her next film yet.
India Today also mentioned that a few months ago, the actor appeared at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, with appearances that included a sparkling blue mermaid gown and a white tuxedo paired with a feathered boa.
The latest family photograph, meanwhile, brings focus back to a private moment from her Raksha Bandhan celebration, bringing together several members of the Rai family in one frame.