This republic day was more special for Aishwarya Rai, as she gets Padma Shri for her contribution to indian cinema. More than the Government of India’s recognition of her distinguished contribution to cinema, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is tickled by husband Abhishek’s acknowledgement of her Padma Shri on Republic Day.
When the civilian honours were announced, Bachchan Jr was shooting in Orcha near Jhansi and Aishwarya was in Chennai. And from there he sent his lovely wife a bouquet of flowers with an affectionately penned note. “It was addressed to Padma Shrimati,” said Aishwarya with a peal of laughter.
When she flew into Mumbai on Monday morning, waiting to greet her at the airport were more flowers and another heartfelt message. “This one was from Pa,” revealed the pleased actress, “He wrote that this was the fifth Padma Shri in the family. Dadaji (Harivansh Rai Bachchan) got it first, Pa got it twice, then Ma (Jaya Bachchan) and now me ... the award is very special to the family and I’m humbled to receive such high honour from the country.”
