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Aishwarya Rai: India's Family Culture Explained
6 Oct
Summary
- Rai Bachchan dismissed media comparisons to Hollywood couples.
- She highlighted the importance of family in Indian culture.
- She discussed the traditional Indian practice of living with in-laws.
In a 2010 interview, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan addressed media-fueled comparisons to Hollywood couples like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, stating these were merely for media convenience and not something she contemplated. She humorously deflected compliments about her beauty, attributing them to interviewer generosity. Rai Bachchan also shared her perspective on family life in India.
She elaborated on the cultural significance of family, noting that growing up, she lived with her parents until marriage. Traditionally, Indian culture often involves a newly married woman moving in with her husband and his family. While acknowledging independent living arrangements exist in urban settings, she affirmed the deeply ingrained family-oriented nature of Indian culture.
The conversation also touched upon marriage practices in India. Rai Bachchan noted that while love marriages are increasingly common, arranged marriages remain a prevalent custom when considering the vast population and cultural heart of India.
