Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, known for her iconic presence on and off-screen, is now at the centre of a resurfaced Reddit discussion, digging into alleged family tensions involving her brother’s wife, Shrima Rai, and possibly even her in-laws, the Bachchans.
An old Instagram exchange involving Shrima Rai, Aishwarya’s sister-in-law, has caught the attention of Redditors. When a fan questioned why Shrima doesn’t post pictures with Aishwarya or her daughter Aaradhya, Shrima responded, “You can head over to her page to find all the images of her, and there you will find solely shots of them and not a single one of us. That should satisfy you.”
When another fan commented that they didn’t know Shrima was related to Aishwarya, Shrima cryptically replied, “Good. I want you to see me for me.”
The remarks, interpreted by many as indirect jabs at Aishwarya, have led to widespread speculation about a frosty relationship between the two women.
The Reddit post was captioned, “So not just Shwet Di, but Aishwarya Rai’s brother’s wife also seems to dislike her,” drawing a parallel to rumours about tensions between Aishwarya and her sister-in-law, Shweta Bachchan Nanda.
One user speculated that past disputes could stem from allegations of Shrima misusing Aishwarya’s name in business dealings. Another claimed that Shrima and her husband, Aditya Rai, no longer live with Aishwarya’s mother, Brindya Rai, hinting at a deeper family discord.
Fans noted Aishwarya’s dignified silence in the face of such controversies. “At least Aish is classy enough not to wash dirty laundry publicly,” one user remarked. Others criticised Shrima for her tone, likening it to “a 5-year-old kindergartener.”
Adding fuel to the speculation, Shrima recently shared an Instagram Story featuring a bouquet sent by Shweta Bachchan and her husband, Nikhil Nanda, with a thank-you note. The timing of the post, amid rumours of tension between Aishwarya and the Bachchan family, led fans to draw further connections.
The scrutiny over Aishwarya’s relationships within the Bachchan family isn’t new. Speculation began earlier this year during Anant Ambani’s wedding, where Aishwarya and Aaradhya arrived separately from the rest of the Bachchans.
The rumour mill went into overdrive after Abhishek Bachchan and his family did not publicly wish Aishwarya on her birthday in November.
Married since 2007, Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan have often been seen as Bollywood royalty. However, the consistent public scrutiny of their private lives, from their family dynamics to their separate public appearances, continues to invite discussion.
