Two well-known personalities from Famous backgrounds came together on this day, marking 19 years of marriage. One belongs to a highly respected family, while the other is among India’s most globally recognized faces. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan tied the knot on April 20, 2007, in a wedding that captured nationwide attention.

A Relationship That Stood the Test of Time

As they celebrate their wedding anniversary today, their journey reflects a relationship that has remained strong despite the passage of time and various challenges. Years have gone by, but their bond appears steady, built on shared values and mutual respect. How They First Met Abhishek once spoke about how their story began during a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia in 2021. He recalled, “I first met her when I was a production boy. There was a film my father was making called Mrityudata, and I had gone for the location recce to Switzerland in August 1997… I had been there for a couple of days, all alone. And that's when a childhood friend of mine, Bobby Deol, was shooting for his first film - Aur Pyar Ho Gaya. And he got to know I was there, and said 'Hey, why don't you come over for dinner?' And that's the first time, when they were shooting, when I met Aishwarya... Aishwarya tells me she couldn’t understand a word I said because of my British boarding school accent." Their Belief in Marriage The couple has often shared their thoughts on marriage openly. Speaking during a joint appearance on Koffee with Karan in 2010, Aishwarya said, “Marriage means keeping the faith and it remaining, it is the institution both of us believe in. That's probably why we felt at home immediately. We were at home, when we came together and we got married within a year of it (dating). The cliche which I don't agree with is ‘Marriage? Not yet, I want to concentrate on my career’... I don't agree with that.” Strong Family Bond Their relationship also reflects strong family ties. In a joint interview for Hindustan Times' Power Couple series in 2009, Aishwarya shared, "My parents love him so much, he’s totally the apple of their eye.” Abhishek added, “They were formal initially, that whole damaad thing, but I’m quite a charmer. I don’t call before I go over to my in-laws. I just hop over the bed and ask for food. Similarly, although no one can ever take my sister’s place, Ash is a second daughter to my parents. For a young girl who’s moved into a new home, it can be quite intimidating to have Amitabh Bachchan say ‘good morning’ to you every morning [imitates his father’s authoritative voice]. But today, my dad talks more with her than me.” Handling Public Perception Addressing comparisons and public perception, Abhishek once told the BBC in 2010, “No, not at all,” when asked about being overshadowed. Aishwarya added, “I absolutely despise the term overshadow. I think it’s unfair that this question is posed and imposed on him (Abhishek) at each point in time because that isn’t it at all. His body of work, the kind of variety of roles… he is very, very well established and has carved a niche for himself.” Supporting Each Other’s Success Abhishek has also spoken about the importance of support in their relationship. In an interview with Vogue in 2016, he said, “As a man, nothing gives me more pleasure than, well, my wife. No, seriously, as a man, nothing gives me more pleasure than putting my wife in front of me and seeing her be celebrated. Whether she receives the Padma Shri or goes to Cannes, the most amazing thing I can do is be supportive. Anyone who says it isn't the manly thing to do - that's bullshit. That's really regressive." Aishwarya’s Take on Love and Marriage Aishwarya, in the same conversation, expressed her admiration for him, saying, “I love that Abhi is this mix of a well-mannered, chivalrous boy and a knight in shining armour.” Sharing her thoughts on marriage, she added, “Keep the faith. Believe in it, heart, mind and soul. The body will follow anyway! Be brutally frank with yourself. You are your own best friend. Experience everything for real, and you will cherish it forever.” A Bond Built on Trust Their journey over nearly two decades highlights a partnership rooted in trust, respect, and unwavering support for each other.