Abhishek & Aishwarya: 19 Years of Bollywood Royalty

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary on April 20, 2026. Their marriage, solemnized on April 20, 2007, united two high-profile individuals from Bollywood's most illustrious families and a globally celebrated Indian figure.

Abhishek recounted meeting Aishwarya for the first time in August 1997, during a location recce for his father's film. He encountered her again when she was shooting for her debut film, recalling that his British accent made him difficult to understand initially.

The couple tied the knot within a year of dating, with Aishwarya stating in 2010 that marriage means keeping faith and that they both strongly believe in the institution. They found comfort in each other, dispelling the notion of prioritizing careers over relationships.

In a 2009 interview, Aishwarya shared how much her parents adored Abhishek, while he mentioned his easy integration into her family, with his father Amitabh Bachchan developing a close bond with her.

Addressing the perception of being overshadowed, Aishwarya asserted in 2010 that Abhishek is well-established with a diverse body of work. Abhishek expressed in 2016 that his greatest pleasure comes from supporting his wife's success, calling any notion otherwise regressive.

Aishwarya affectionately described Abhishek as a mix of a chivalrous boy and a knight in shining armor. Their advice for marital bliss includes maintaining faith, being honest, and experiencing life authentically.